Recipe of the Day

The sweet corn harvest is in and it’s Labor Day weekend.  If you are grilling here’s a fun, easy and tasty recipe for a side dish that I’ve been making periodically since 2009. 

Black Bean Corn Salsa  

In a mixing bowl add: 

2 C of blanched garden sweet corn   
1 can of black beans – rinsed and drained    
1/2 C of red onion – diced    
1 small red bell pepper from the garden - cored, seeded and diced
2 ribs of celery - diced    
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)   
1 t minced garlic     
2 T chopped fresh cilantro    
1 T honey     
Juice of one lime    
4 T balsamic vinegar   
1/2 t of chili powder    
Pinch of sea salt   
Fresh cracked pepper to taste    

Stir to blend it all together and chill for at least an hour to allow the flavors to harmonize.  We added some sweet, yellow cherry tomatoes from the garden when served.       

Serve with grilled chicken, pork or seafood.  We voted on grilled chicken, tortilla chips and frosty cervezas from south of the border.

¡Salud