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Spicy Corn & Tomato Salad

Source of Recipe


Winnie-The-Pooh's Picnic Cookbook






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups water
  
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 4 ripe tomatoes
  
• 1/2 cup finely minced sweet onion (i.e., Vidalia)
  
• 3 Tbsp minced cilantro
  
• 4 Tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley
  
• 4 Tbsp lemon juice
  
• 1/2 cup olive oil
  
• 1-1/2 tsp ground cumin
  
• 2 tsp chili powder
  
• Salt to taste
  






Instructions



1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add the corn and 1 teaspoon salt, and cook until tender -- about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl.
   
   
2. Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute; drain. Peel tomatoes and remove seeds. Dice tomatoes and combine with corn. Add onion, cilantro and parsley.
   
   
3. Pour lemon juice into a small bowl and slowly add the olive oil, stirring well. Stir in cumin and chili powder. Pour dressing over tomatoes and corn. Toss well; salt to taste.