Taste Tested Tuesday: Corn Salsa
Posted by Andrea
We love to snack on chips and salsa, but we often forsake traditional salsa for this colorful, flavorful version. Though this salsa tastes great freshly made, I suggest preparing it a day in advance to allow the flavors to marry .
If you want to enhance the recipe, you can also roast the corn before adding it to the recipe. Drain the corn, toss it in a bit of olive oil and roast it at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes, turning every so often. If you want some extra zing, add 1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped jalapeno peppers. (We omit them because it makes the salsa too hot for the girls to enjoy.)
Corn Salsa
2 (15 ounce) cans corn, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup finely chopped cilantro
5 green onions, finely sliced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
ΒΌ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Stir the corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, green onion, red onion, and garlic in a large bowl. Gently mix in the lime juice.
Refrigerate 2-4 hours. Drizzle with olive oil to serve.
Tags: beans, corn salsa, recipe, Taste Tested Tuesday, tomatoes
I have tried a corn salsa similar to yours before but with another herb as I recall and no red onions. This recipe of yours sounds right up my alley. I like cilantro and I love red onions. The burst of color they give and the taste perks up any dish you use them in. I’ll have to copy this recipe. Thanks.
This looks yummy! I thought I was the only one who used the term “marry” when describing how flavors need to meld together! Our bunch, since we DO live in Texas, would definitely enjoy it with jalepenos!
Connie
Connie, I can thank Food Network and specifically Paula Deen for adding the word “marry” to my cooking vocabulary:) . Does it make me sound like a real chef? I hope so!
You enjoy those jalapenos and thanks for the visit!
Peculiar, it’s just as tasty as it looks. We prefer this over the regular salsa, plus it’s something healthy the girls can eat. They love it. Let me know how it works out for you.