CORN SUMMER SALSA (a 1-2 banana difficulty)

Corn Summer Salsa with Grilled Salmon on Arugula

Summer definitely brings out the creative summer salads & salsas!  I really like this versatile, easy to prepare corn salsa.  It can be eaten just as a side, as a dip for chips & crackers, or mixed with greens.  I've used corn from grilled corn on the cob http://www.anymonkeycan.com/2011/07/grilled-corn-1-banana-difficulty.html this time, but when I get some Olathe Corn, I won't even bother cooking/grilling it.  This recipe is a breeze, requiring mostly chopping & measuring.  So, today, 'this monkey' will show you how to make a wonderful Corn Summer Salsa!  Let's get started!

WHAT YOU NEED:
4 c Corn Kernels cut off the cob (about 4-5 cobs)
1 Purple Onion - chopped
1 Red Pepper - seeded & chopped
1-2 Jalapeno Peppers - seeded & chopped (optional)
4-5 T Fresh Mint - chopped
1/4 c Apple Cider Vinegar
2 T Olive Oil
1-2 T Honey
1 t Ground Cumin
Salt & Pepper to taste

HOW YOU DO IT:
1.  Carefully cut the kernels from the cob & stir gently with a fork to break up clumps of kernels

Tip: Stand a smaller bowl, in a larger container to catch the kernels

Overhead angle

2.  Chop up Jalapenos & Red Peppers

Tip: Make shallow cut along the circumference near the top

Tip: Make a shallow cut along the long perimeter of the pepper, then open

Tip: Discard the stem & seeds & start chopping

3.  Chop up the onion

4.  Add the Corn, chopped Jalapeno, Red Peppers, & Onion in a container & mix

5.  Chop the Mint

6.  Add the Apple Cider Vinegar, Olive Oil, Honey, Cumin, Salt, & Pepper.  Whisk thoroughly.  Then add the Mint & incorporate that into the dressing.

7.  Mix into the Corn, Onion, & Peppers.
8.  Refrigerate at least 4 hours, but over night is better, then enjoy on a Triscuit!

This is just a chop & mix recipe.  Just be careful when handling & chopping the jalapeno.  There's a reason why it's called pepper spray, so don't touch your eyes.  I usually pour about a teaspoon of salt in 1 hand, then get the other hand wet, then rub them together thoroughly before rinsing clean.

I think the mint is great, but I imagine chives, fennel, etc would do right by this dish.

There you have it, 'anymonkeycan' cook because this 1 just did! 

Until next time, your friendly neigborweb monkey!