Sweet Summer Corn Salsa with Lime Cumin Vinaigrette

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 2 ears sweet white corn - about 2 cups
• 2 ears yellow corn- about 2 cups
• 1 cup tomatoes -small dice
• 1 medium serrano pepper- minced -about 2 teaspoons
• 1/2 cup red onion- small dice
• 1/4 cup cilantro- finely chopped
• 1/2 cup lime cumin vinaigrette
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pinch black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Remove husks and silk from corn- place into an microwave safe dish and add in 1/4 cup of water
Seal dish with plastic wrap and microwave for 4-6 minutes until tender but still crisp
While warm brush corn with lime vinaigrette and place onto a hot grill for 2-3 minutes to lightly color
Once cooled remove corn with a sharp knife
In a medium bowl combine corn, tomatoes, Serrano pepper, onion, and cilantro
Mix well with 1/2 cup of vinaigrette and adjust seasoning
Serve at room temperature

Lime Cumin Vinaigrette
Zest of 4 limes
Juice of 4 limes -about 1/4-1/2 cup
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 clove of garlic-minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil


In a jar combine all ingredients and shake well