hungry poodle

This almost-end-of-summer salad may sound ordinary, but don’t let its simple nature fool you. It’s delicious–crunchy, tart and refreshing. Use heirloom tomatoes if you can still find them at the market.  It takes mere minutes to toss together, and its salsa-like texture can put a real charge on one of those plain grilled chicken breasts you’ve been enduring.

2 cups fresh corn (about two ears, or use frozen thawed)
2 small tomatoes, diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 T. lime juice
2 t. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 t. salt
fresh basil, cilantro or mint, chopped

Combine all ingredients in a serving bowl. You can refrigerate this up to two hours. The tomatoes will render lots of liquid but don’t worry about it. It’s delicious.

Makes 4 servings (3/4 cup)
1 Poodle

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