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Fresh Corn Salad August 2, 2010

Yield: 8 cups

Take this delicious, colorful salad to a picnic or enjoy it as a side for grilled meats.

Ingredients:

  • 6 ears of sweet corn
  • 1 yellow pepper, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 red onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

  1. Cut the fresh corn off the cobs. In a covered saucepan, steam the kernels for 3-5 minutes in 1/4 cup water.
  2. Remove the lid from the saucepan and cook kernels, stirring, for about 2 more minutes, until water is evaporated.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the corn with remaining ingredients and chill.

 

Source: The Summer Book by Susan Branch

 

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