How to make a Black Bean & Corn Salsa?

[salubriousbunny]

Ahoy there!

I've found some recipes online, but they don't answer my first question - are you supposed to COOK the corn? I've seen it say "Corn, shucked; Tomatoes, diced; etc." which to me implies it goes in raw. OTOH, two of my roommates claim that corn can't be properly digested raw. So, which is it? Do I cook the corn or not?

I just picked up 12 ears at the local's farmers market and I'm eager to use them! I also would love to hear your favorite MILD recipes (also serving a 3 yr old), and I will be using Papalo in lieu of Cilantro.

Thanks!

[merstar]

Yes, the corn should be cooked.
Here's a recipe to check out - just omit the jalapeno if you don't want heat:
Black Bean And Corn Salsa Recipe - Food.com - 12268

[salubriousbunny]

Thank you Merstar!

I will be making this tomorrow! Looks like I have everything I need, although the whole reason I'm making salsa is because I wound up with a TON of stuff from the farmers market this weekend, including a bunch of fresh tomatoes. So I'm adding those in too. Likely also a splash of vinegar, so this lasts longer.

Any clue how long this might last? Looks like I'll get 6+ cups just using 3 ears of corn & maybe 1 pepper. I've got *twelve* ears of corn, 4 multi-colored bell peppers, 6 peter pan squash, and more. I'm guessing this wouldn't freeze well - any thoughts for what else I could make? Esp. stuff that I could freeze and store for later!

Thanks again!

[merstar]

Originally Posted by salubriousbunny

Thank you Merstar!

I will be making this tomorrow! Looks like I have everything I need, although the whole reason I'm making salsa is because I wound up with a TON of stuff from the farmers market this weekend, including a bunch of fresh tomatoes. So I'm adding those in too. Likely also a splash of vinegar, so this lasts longer.

Any clue how long this might last? Looks like I'll get 6+ cups just using 3 ears of corn & maybe 1 pepper. I've got *twelve* ears of corn, 4 multi-colored bell peppers, 6 peter pan squash, and more. I'm guessing this wouldn't freeze well - any thoughts for what else I could make? Esp. stuff that I could freeze and store for later!

Thanks again!

You're quite welcome! Great idea to add tomatoes and a little vinegar.
Here are some recipes to check out from my to-try list:

FRESH CORN-CILANTRO SALAD
Fresh Corn-Cilantro Salad Recipe - MyRecipes.com

GRILLED CORN, AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD WITH HONEY LIME DRESSING
For the love of cooking: Grilled Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

GRILLED CORN SALAD WITH SPICY CHEDDAR DRESSING (recommended by a friend of mine)
Grilled Corn Salad with Spicy Cheddar Dressing

[merstar]

These are all delicious recipes, featuring tomatoes or bell peppers - I've made them many times:

ROASTED TOMATOES WITH GARLIC AND GORGONZOLA (Or Parmesan)
Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic, Gorgonzola and Herbs Recipe : Giada De Laurentiis : Food Network

BRUSCHETTA WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND GOAT CHEESE (I halve the garlic cloves before rubbing on the bread)
Bruschetta With Red Peppers And Goat's Cheese Recipe - Food.com - 3237

BLUE CHEESE BROILED TOMATOES (I heat them in the oven first, then broil)
Blue Cheese Broiled Tomatoes Recipe - Food.com - 43913