Corn and Green Pepper Salad

Fresh corn kernels are tossed with green pepper and chiles in this quick and easy corn salad best served cold.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 99 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 ears fresh corn in the husk
• 3 tablespoons chopped hot green chile peppers
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 cup finely chopped green pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice.

Step 2

Cut off about 1/2 inch of the corn stalk using a large, sharp knife. Do not shuck the corn.

Step 3

Microwave corn on high, about 2 minutes per ear. Carefully peel off husks and silk. Plunge corn into the ice water. Remove corn from water and pat dry.

Step 4

Stand corn upright and slice off kernels, turning the ear as you go. Transfer kernels to a bowl; add green pepper, green chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, cumin, and pepper. Chill until serving.