Alstede Fresh Corn Salsa Salad

Ingredients:
8 ears of fresh Alstede farms sweet corn
1 -15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 red or green bell pepper, small dice
2 hot peppers, jalapeno, ancho, or serrano
1/2 small red onion, minced
1 bunch of scallions sliced white & light green
1 medium tomato chopped
half bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice from 2 limes
Kosher salt to taste

Instructions:
Roast, Grill, or use leftover prepared corn.
Place one end of the corn cob into a large bowl and remove the corn from the husk with a sharp knife cutting behind the kernels.
Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
Allow the salad/salsa to chill for at least an hour or longer so that the flavors blend.
Taste and season again before serving.
Serve as an appetizer with chips or as a side dish with steak, chicken, or fish.

Farm Kitchen Tip—this is an easy no cook recipe ideal for those hot days of summer that evokes all of the fresh tastes of the season. A great make ahead dish!

Recipe & photos provided by Jenn Borealo, Culinary Specialist at Alstede Farms

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