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Summer Salsa Salad

Photo Credit
vm2002/Shutterstock
Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
Yield
Makes 10 servings.
Category
Salads
Course
Lunch
Preparation Method
Boil
Credit
Sherry Day
Sources
The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden-Fresh Cookbook

This Summer Salsa Salad made with fresh corn, peppers, and and apple cider vinegar earned first place in the 2011 Garden-Fresh Recipe Contest. The editors loved it! Serve as a side or serve with tortilla chips.

Ingredients
8 ears corn, husked
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper

Instructions

In a pot of boiling water, cook corn for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.

In a bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, basil, sugar, salt, and cayenne.

Cut cooled corn off cob and add to oil mixture. Add tomatoes, onions, and peppers and stir well to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

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Under the guiding hand of its first editor, Robert B. Thomas, the premiere issue of The Old Farmer’s Almanac was published in 1792 during George Washington’s first term as president.Today, the Almanac...
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Comments

<span>Rebekah</span> Fri, 06/22/2018 - 08:55
In the photo, the corn appears roasted or grilled, but the recipe states to boil. Please clarify.
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Fri, 06/22/2018 - 16:39

Hi, Rebekah. The photo is there for inspiration. Please do go ahead and follow the recipe directions.

 <span>L</span> Thu, 06/20/2024 - 18:33
I don’t think you should use a picture for a recipe unless it is for that exact recipe. That’s like using a picture of pork chops for a t-bone steak
<span>Georgia Johnson</span> Wed, 05/14/2014 - 19:29
Corn salad