Quick and Easy Corn Salsa

Name: Quick and Easy Corn Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 cups.
Cuisine: Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 3 cups frozen corn, thawed; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 5 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Dash cayenne pepper; 2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Colorful corn salsa is sure to be a hit with family and friends. It’s an easy accompaniment to an outdoor cookout and adds a kick of flavor to whatever’s on the grill.—Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Ingredients

3 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
5 green onions, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt, pepper sauce, pepper and cayenne. Stir in cilantro. Drizzle over corn mixture and toss to coat.
Chill until serving. Serve with your favorite snack chips or grilled meats.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 50 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Corn Salsa in Country Woman April/May 2010

Reviews

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

NancyEL

Sep 18, 2010

My husband and I are so totally hooked on this! It doesn't last long, and I should probably make a double batch every time! I've taken it to work with me for lunch, along with some tortilla chips.