Sweet Corn Salad Recipe

August 25, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

Freshly PickedIt’s hard to tell if this is a salad or a clever variation of salsa. Whether you eat it with a fork or scoop it up with a tortilla chip, one thing is certain; it’s made with fresh ingredients, and it is very flavorful. With sweet corn in season in Central Minnesota, this is the perfect time to share sweet corn recipes. If you have a recipe you’d like to share with us, please post it in the comments below, email us, or share it on Facebook!

Recipe: Sweet Corn Salad

3 cobs of sweet corn, cooked and cooled

1/2 cup sweet red pepper chopped

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion (Yellow or Vidalia)

4 green onions chopped

1 cup cilantro washed and chopped

1 can of black beans drained and rinsed

1 tsp lime juice

1/4 cup sour cream (regular, light or fat-free will work)

1/2 tsp sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

Cut corn off the cob and mix all ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate for a couple hours if possible before serving. This recipe flavors as it sits, so it tastes great the next day. Serve as a side salad, chip dip, or taco topper.

Creative Commons License photo credit: MSVG

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