Corn Salad with a Kick!
This corn salad, with its decidedly Indian flavors is a perfect example of Mediterranean Diet principles going global!
The sweetness of the corn is a great balance to the spicy jalapeños and Thai chili. Too much heat? BE BRAVE and try this flavorful dish by simply adjusting the heat level to your liking.
Add this to your potluck or tailgating arsenal, and take a bow, when it disappears off the table!
This mix of spices is very reminiscent of street food I used to eat in India, so I especially love this with Indian style veggie burgers or grilled chicken.
Go global with your flavors this fall!
Spicy Corn Salad
Ingredients
(* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives)
16 oz frozen corn (3 – 3½ cups)
1 cup yellow and green bell peppers, diced
½ cup chopped tomatoes, deseeded
1 teaspoon ginger juice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Himalayan black salt (see Chef Note)
½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red chili powder (more to taste)
¼ – ½ teaspoon O&V Smoked Paprika *
1 teaspoon Thai green chili, finely chopped (adjust amount to desired level of heat)
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
Zest of Lime for garnish
1 tablespoon O&V Lime Oil * (plus more for drizzling)
½ cup roasted and salted peanuts, slightly crushed (optional)
Preparation
Mix all dry spices together: Salt, black pepper, roasted cumin powder, black salt, chili powder, and paprika. Set aside
Thaw corn, and lightly squeeze out excess water.
Coat a non-stick skillet with the oil and heat over medium high. Put the corn kernels in and stir for 4-5 minutes stirring continuously. When some corn starts to pop and the kernels get some color, turn the heat off. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Add in the chopped bell peppers, tomato, ginger juice, cilantro, spice mix, and lemon juice. Add the Thai green chili to taste. Drizzle with additional lime oil and garnish with roasted, salted, and slightly crushed peanuts if using
Mix well, serve alongside grilled chicken, shrimp or burgers
Serves 6-8
Active time 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes
Chef Note:
Himalayan Black salt from India adds a pungency to the dish that is classically Indian, used often in street food. It is easily available in most Indian grocery stores, but feel free to simply substitute with another black salt, or regular table salt.
Notes
* The Lime Grapeseed Oil adds a nice additional layer of citrusy flavor and the Smoked Paprika adds depth and color to the dish. You can use an Unflavored EVOO and add more lime juice and another high-quality paprika
All highlighted products are available at Oil & Vinegar stores
Categories: Soups & Salads, Sides, Summer Entertaining, Vegetarian, Vegan, Plant Based, Mediterranean Diet, Global Flavors, Corn Salad, Black Salt,
