It may be apple season, but there still is a chance to pick up corn on the cob at the farmers’ markets around here. We always buy a dozen ears. And sometimes we have leftovers. Especially when I make the mistake of buying cheap corn on the cob at the grocery store in between farmers’ market runs. Those 15 cent ears simply were not in the same league as locally grown, freshly picked corn.
What do you do with leftover bargain corn that no one wants to eat? Make a light and tangy relish with it, that’s what! This recipe was inspired by a corn salad recipe I found in the book Balaboosta, by Einat Admony. And the colorful medley would be even more delicious with premium corn on the cob. But we (including all the kids) gobbled up the cheap corn relish in any case. It’s amazing what a splash of vinegar can do!
We enjoyed this light corn relish with corn tortilla chips, but it also makes a great taco topping. Feel free to use it in place of pico de gallo with other foods too!
Fresh Corn and Red Pepper Relish
Ingredients:
- 1 to 2 cups corn, at room temperature or cooler
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, diced
- 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
- Whisk together the vinegar, oil, sugar, and salt.
- Toss the mixed dressing with the corn, red bell pepper, and olives.
- Serve relish chilled or at room temperature.
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Sweet and simple. I’d also add some diced jalapeño for a bit of kick! 🙂 thanks for sharing!
Absolutely! It’s a great relish on its own, but jalapeño or cilantro would be a nice touch too!
That relish sounds like something my hubby and son would enjoy – they’re olive and pepper fiends. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing it at Savoring Saturdays! It’s good to see you back. 😉
Thanks, Raia! My son and I are the olive fiends around here. It was quite a move this summer, but we are starting to settle in to our new home now. 🙂