CORN, TOMATO, AND BLACK BEAN SALSA

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This is an excellent dish alone or as a side dish for both hot and cold entrees. Best if allowed to stand at least an hour in order to marinate the flavors. Can even be made a day or two ahead, as the flavors get even better.

Provided by NICK SUHADOLNIK

Categories     Corn

Time 45m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon lightly toasted,freshly ground cumin seed
2 jalapeno chiles, minced
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons red chile honey (see ingredients below)
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (or 1 15 oz. can whole kernel corn)
6 large coarsely chopped ripe roma tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 cup honey
1 tablespoon red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • To make red chile honey: Mix honey, red chile powder, cumin and garlic salt.
  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan on low heat and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • To make salsa: Lightly saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until soft.
  • Mix the chopped cilantro, cumin seed, jalapeno, vinegar, honey, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the corn, tomatos, black beans and sauteed ingredients.
  • Stir to combine thoroughly.

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