Corn and Avocado Salsa

Name: Corn and Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed; 3 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed; 59 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 1 Tbsp ground cumin; 59 milliliters fresh lime juice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 red onion, finely diced; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 79 milliliters red wine vinegar; 4 servings salt and black pepper to taste

Corn and Avocado Salsa might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 5g of protein, 23g of fat, and a total of 319 calories. This recipe serves 4. If you have olive oil, bell pepper, salt and pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until kernels are tender but crisp, about 5 minutes.

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Corn

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Drain, and cool in cold water. Use a knife to scrape kernels from the cobs.

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Place kernels in a medium bowl. Stir in avocados, red onion, bell pepper, and garlic.

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Add cumin, red pepper flakes, and oregano.

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Mix in vinegar, olive oil, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.

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Servings:

avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed 3

ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed 59milliliters

chopped fresh cilantro 1Tbsp

minced garlic 1Tbsp

ground cumin 59milliliters

fresh lime juice 2Tbsps

olive oil 1

red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1

red onion, finely diced 1teaspoon

crushed red pepper flakes 79milliliters

red wine vinegar 4servings

salt and black pepper to taste

Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Mexican can be paired with Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. One wine you could try is Stoltz Organic Pinot Noir. It has 5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 26 dollars.