Jersey Tomato and Silver Queen Corn Salsa
This New Jersey fresh silver Queen white-corn and Jersey Tomato salsa recipe is the perfect summer appetizer! It is made simply with uncooked sweet corn, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime, and a dash of cumin (avocado is optional). Recipe yields about 4 cups salsa.
PREPARATION 1 Hour -Makes many servings
EQUIPMENT chef’s knife, cutting board, 3-Quart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl,
INGREDIENTS
- 3 or 4 cobs about 1 cup fresh Jersey sweet corn
- 2 limes juice thereof
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 1 large Jersey tomato diced
- ½ red onion diced, about 1 cup
- 3 cloves garlic minced fine and crushed to release oils
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped fine
- 1 to 2 jalapenos seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 diced ripe avocado
INSTRUCTIONS
New Jersey Silver Queen White Corn is so sweet and tender that it does not require cooking, just 30 minutes to macerate in lime juice is all that is necessary.
Add the cumin and toss, then add the Jersey tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapenos, and apple cider. Toss and cover and let sit for about 20 minutes.