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Local Food Journey

Corn Tomato Cilantro Salad

Posted by Emily Wiley on 08/11 at 12:19 PM

Local Sweet Corn. Photo Credit Emily Wiley.

This quick and simple side dish makes use of two popular August ingredients: corn and tomatoes. Add spicy jalapeños and fragrant cilantro and serve alongside your favorite Mexican main course. 

Corn Tomato Cilantro Salad. Photo Credit Emily Wiley.

Ingredients

3 ears of corn, cooked with kernels removed from the cob
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tomato, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add corn, tomatoes, jalapeño, red onion, garlic, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Serve either warm or chilled.

(Adapted from AllRecipes.com)