This salsa is one of my new summer favorites. I’m not a big fan of corn on the cob. It gets stuck in my teeth. On the other hand, I do love a juicy ear of sweet, fresh corn. But what to do with it? Make salsa. Of course, what else? Not your basic corn salsa, my version has a surprise ingredient born out of necessity to rescue the poor zucchini from from my fridge before it shriveled up and wasted away. I found it this afternoon hidden beneath a bag of carrots. Don’t worry, I didn’t add the carrots too (although they were pleading). Your kiddos will love the sweet flavor of this salsa, no need to disclose Zucchini’s whereabouts. Add a jalapeno to give it a kick for the adults and enjoy!
Fresh Corn & Vegetable Salsa
3 ears fresh corn, shucked
1/4 -1/2 c. fresh cilantro
1/4 c. red onion, diced
1/4 c. red bell pepper, diced
1/2 -3/4 c. raw zucchini, minced (I used half of one large zucchini)
1 1/2 T. green onion, chopped
10 cherry tomatoes, 1/4′d
1 sm. garlic clove, minced
1 sm. jalapeno, seeded and minced
1-2 sm. avocado, chopped (my husband is not a big fan of avocado so I used one, but would have preferred 2 or 3)
Kosher salt to taste
Cut corn from the cob and place in a medium bowl. I used two smallish ears and one large for approx. 2 – 2 1/2 c. kernels. Add other veggies and jalapeno, avocado last. Cover with dressing and a little pinch of kosher salt. Stir well. Taste and adjust acidity and sweetness as preferred.
Dressing:
1 t. EVOO
Juice of 1/2 lime
3/4 tsp. sugar
Place EVOO in a bowl, whisk in lime juice & sugar until combined. Pour over prepared veggies and stir.
YUM-mee!!!
A vegan dish just for you!
Yes please! : )
Perfect for any BBQ meal.
Yes and it would probably chill even better a day in advance.
sounds good – bookmarked it
Great! I hope you enjoy it!
Good recipe.We are always looking for a reason to enjoy corn in summer (and to do something with all of the zucchini…)
Enjoy!
This salad looks absolutely awesome Amy! A perfect summer’s delight.
Thank you! It was quite refreshing and on the healthy side (that never hurts).
Reminds me:
Why do Mennonites lock their car doors when they go to church?
So their neighbours don’t fill their back seats with zucchini.
darcie (nicefatgurdie)
ha!ha! Probably true…and then what to do? I’d probably give it back.
You could try
Actually, my Mennonite grandmother wasn’t a zucchini grower. Potatoes, though. Enough for the whole village. Hers she sliced thin, fried in lard and generously salted. Best. Potatoes. Ever!
Sounds very yummy! We are pretty big fans of fried potatoes. I will try her version for sure!
Love corn, this salsa looks wonderfully fresh and delicious…and a great replacement to just corn on the cob..I have the same problem of it getting stuck in my teeth:) Thanks!
You’re welcome! I usually experience more frustration after eating an ear of corn than any other time in life (well, almost).
what is EVO? i loved everything about the recipe but didn’t know what this was
EVOO ~ Extra Virgin Olive Oil
It’s about all I use!
oooooooooooo i am so dumb, of course, thank you!!!
No problem!
Your gardening adventures inspire me to sustain whatever I can grow on my windowsill, and your mouthwatering home-cooked meals are just too tempting. — I always make the mistake of reading it before I go to sleep!
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Thank you so much! This means a lot from you!
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Reblogged this on Ann Novek–With the Sky as the Ceiling and the Heart Outdoors.
Thanks for the reblog, Ann!
How beautiful! The photo makes me want to dive in.
Thanks! It was pretty yummy stuff.