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Sweet Corn & Tomato Relish

Try this super simple side dish or snack with corn anytime!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: corn, corn salad, corn snack, corn tomato relish, relish, sweet corn, sweet corn tomato relish, tomato
Servings: 2
Author: Sireesha

Ingredients

  • 2 ears corn
  • 1/4 sm red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 tomato deseed, finely diced
  • 1/2 jalapeno deseed, stemmed, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced (opt)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cilantro coarsely chopped
  • 1/8 tsp pepper powder

Instructions

  • Lightly coat the corn with oil or butter.
  • Grill or toast the corn, turning occasionally, until blackened spots appear and starting to pop. Don't over cook (Corn should still have a bite texture)!
  • Let them cool, lay each corn cob on it's side and cut off one side of kernels. Keep rotating and cutting until all the kernels are off.
  • Transfer kernels to a large bowl and add tomato, onion, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, cumin powder, salt and oil.
  • Toss until well mixed and garnish with cilantro finally.
  • Serve it as an appetizer or salad or on top of crostini.

Notes

  1. You may add cucumber, basil, avocado, bell peppers or feta cheese.
  2. May substitute tomato with cherry tomatoes.