Spicy Corn Salad

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, minced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small habanero chile, seeds and veins removed, minced
  • 1/2 cup minced bell pepper (multicolored peppers create a nice contrast)
  • Tangerine Salt or kosher salt
  • 3 ears of corn, kernels sliced from the cob with a knife
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt the butter with the olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the red onion, habanero, and bell pepper.
  3. 3
    Salt liberally and saute for 3 minutes, until everything softens.
  4. 4
    Add the corn kernels and cook for another 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    The corn should be hot but not browned.
  6. 6
    Turn off the heat.
  7. 7
    Add the vinegar, maple syrup, and lime zest and juice and stir.
  8. 8
    Taste for salt and transfer to a warm serving bowl.
  9. 9
    Top with the chives and cilantro.

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