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Sweet corn salad with tomato, chilli, coriander and lime

7/10/2014

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Sweet corn salsa with tomato, chilli, coriander and lime by Good Things
'So, how is your retirement going?' my ex-husband asked when we were chatting on the telephone the other day. 'It's good, but surprisingly busy,' I responded. Indeed, the day that he'd called it seemed as though I'd been pottering from early morning to late afternoon — well and truly living up to the Bizzy Lizzy nickname. Thankfully, I'd made a big pot of my chilli con carne the day before, so all I had to do was whip up a tasty side dish to go with the leftovers. 

To give more kick to my favourite chilli corn carne recipe, I added some liquid smoke, as well as a couple of tablespoons of the Pialligo Estate bacon jam and the jar of confit cherry tomatoes that I wrote about recently. I thought it had va-va-voom already, but those additional ingredients really made it go BOOM! And even more so the following day.

Sweet corn is one of my man's favourite vegetables and he certainly didn't complain about our quick and tasty thrown-together dinner when I served this zesty [love that word!] sweet corn salsa [another good word!] style of salad with my day old chilli con carne. So few ingredients, but all market-fresh and, when combined together, absolutely delicious!

SWEET CORN SALAD WITH TOMATO, CHILLI, CORIANDER AND LIME
2-3 cobs of fresh sweet corn
8-10 ripe teardrop or cherry tomatoes, chopped
1 bird's eye chilli, finely chopped
1 small Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped
juice of a large fresh lime
sea salt and black pepper (or lime and chilli salt if you have it)

Cook the sweet corn in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients (except the lime juice) in a serving dish and set aside. When the corn is cooked, allow it cool completely and then cut the kernels away from the cobs with a sharp paring knife. Add the corn kernels to the salsa, mix well with a large spoon, and sprinkle with the lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve. This quantity serves 2. 
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Corn, teardrop tomatoes, chilli and coriander by Good Things

Sweet corn salsa with tomato, chilli, coriander and lime by Good Things

Tell me dear readers, do you like sweet corn as much as my Peter does? And do you like words such as 'zesty'?
48 Comments
Liz link
5/10/2014 03:03:45 pm

This is summer on a plate to me! I'd happily eat that whole bowl...now I cannot wait till corn season arrives again. Only 10 months to go!

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Lizzy
5/10/2014 03:22:08 pm

Ah Liz, my friend... the seasons change... interesting to know that you are cooling down as we have turned our air conditioning on for the first time today. : )

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KRISTA R BJORN link
5/10/2014 03:39:55 pm

You are the first Australian I've met who knows what liquid smoke is! :-) This corn salad sounds marvelous. I like the word zesty too. :-)

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Lizzy
5/10/2014 06:06:19 pm

Hi Krista, really? That's surprising... I used to sell liquid smoke when I co-owned the cooking school and cookware store, but had only purchased it in the last year or two. : )

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Kyrstie @ A Fresh Legacy link
5/10/2014 08:49:01 pm

I love a salsa that includes corn. We eat it often in Summer when the tomatoes are fruiting. The perfect accompaniment to Chilli Con Carne! You are making me hungry :-)

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Lizzy
5/10/2014 09:08:06 pm

Thanks Kyrstie, and may your tomato crop be bountiful this season xo

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Glamorous Glutton link
6/10/2014 12:02:57 am

How delicious, I love sweet corn and this would make a perfect side for any supper. GG

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:14:51 pm

So true, GG! Happy cooking.

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Rosa link
6/10/2014 01:28:35 am

A delicious salad! Great flavors. So fresh.

Cheers,

Rosa

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:15:07 pm

Absolutely fresh, Rosa, thanks for stopping by!

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Eha
6/10/2014 12:46:45 pm

For some inexplicable reason sweet corn is one of the few vegetables I rarely use . . . love simple salsas like this tho' and am certain to copy :) ! [Cooler weather in the Southern Highlands for some 3-4 days to come: luvverly!!]

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:15:30 pm

Hi Eha, glad to hear you've had a cool change... hope you've had a lovely weekend!

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Joanne T Ferguson link
6/10/2014 02:25:29 pm

G'day! Sweet corn so reminds me of summer Lizzy and love the simplicity and versatility!
Great photos and makes me want to have some sweet corn today!
Cheers! Joanne

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:15:53 pm

Thanks Joanne... corn is kinda summery isn't it, but I could eat it all year round!

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anna@shenANNAgans link
6/10/2014 02:33:05 pm

Liquid Smoke would add a fabulous taste sensation.... it's awhile since I've used this little magical ingredient. This is one of the nicest chilli recipes I've seen, lovin' your special touch Lizzie.

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:16:10 pm

Thank you Anna! That is very kind of you.

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Hotly Spiced link
6/10/2014 02:52:35 pm

I love sweet corn! This is a lovely salad with lots of flavours and colour and it would be great for accompanying a BBQ xx

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:16:28 pm

True, Charlie, and so fresh and simple!

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John @ Kitchen Riffs link
6/10/2014 03:16:17 pm

Zesty is definitely a good word. And sweet corn is a good veggie! I love the stuff. This is a wonderful looking salad, and I'll bet it would be good with frozen corn as well as fresh. Really nice -- thanks.

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:16:47 pm

Yes, I would think frozen corn would be suitable too, John.

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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella link
6/10/2014 07:23:57 pm

I love sweet corn and I like the addition of liquid smoke which I have a bottle of but rarely use!

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:17:09 pm

The liquid smoke really is quite magical in small doses, Lorraine. : )

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ela@GrayApron link
6/10/2014 10:10:25 pm

Lovely salad. I never know what to do with corn besides just cooking the whole thing and eating it from the cob. Thanks!

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:17:26 pm

Ah, Ela, I hope you will try this, then?

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Mandy link
6/10/2014 10:39:17 pm

Great combination of flavours Lizzy.
Have a suer day.
:-) Mandy xo

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:17:42 pm

Hello there lovely Mandy! Have a wonderful weekend xo

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kellie@foodtoglow link
6/10/2014 10:41:42 pm

Wonderful use of fresh, juicy healthy ingredients. A perfect accompaniment to homemade chilli - whether non carne or con carne! Lovely as always, Liz x

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:17:55 pm

Kellie, thank you ever so much!

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Serina @ Taiwanxifu link
6/10/2014 11:35:58 pm

I love sweet corn, too. In Taiwan they sell it barbecued at night markets with a spicy/salty sauce. And it is a staple on pizzas!

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:18:10 pm

Sweet corn on pizza? How interesting Serina!

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Glenda link
7/10/2014 02:10:36 am

Hi Liz, lovely combo. I like to add some avocado for a match made in heaven.

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:18:25 pm

Yes, a little avo would be nice too.

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Amanda @ Gourmanda link
7/10/2014 11:21:04 am

I'm a massive sweet corn fan, and this salad would be right up my alley! I do something similar but also add some mixed beans (chickpeas, kidney beans etc) for a bit of extra body and substance when you want this to be a stand-alone meal.

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:18:44 pm

Now that's a darned good idea, Amanda!

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Beck link
7/10/2014 07:12:19 pm

Another lovely reminder that summer’s a comin’! I can’t wait to get to the markets this weekend after being away to see what’s in season...

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:19:04 pm

Love, love, love markets and all that fresh produce, Beck!

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Mary Frances link
8/10/2014 05:04:44 am

I love sweet corn too. This salad sounds so flavorful.

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:19:19 pm

Mary Frances, thank you so much!

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David Scott Allen link
8/10/2014 02:02:56 pm

Oh, this already makes me miss our fresh corn season... Sigh... Into winter we go! It looks really light and delicious.

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:19:47 pm

Oh David, it's such a glorious day here today, I'm feeling sorry for those who are passing into the colder seasons!

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Maureen link
8/10/2014 05:56:14 pm

I love a salad with corn in it. Add zesty and salsa and I'll stand by the door, hat in hand waiting for an invitation inside.

Looks delicious, Liz!

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:20:01 pm

Well come on down my friend! xo

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InTolerant Chef link
8/10/2014 06:12:41 pm

So nice and fresh indeed Liz! Corn is one of the few veggies that BigJ will eat without complaining :)

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:20:15 pm

Ah, that's a good thing, Bec!

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Gourmet Getaways link
9/10/2014 04:06:57 am

I'd love this for my grilled meats and barbies! Or as a taco filling. Very versatile and fresh, Liz! Love it!

Gourmet Getaways

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:20:28 pm

Thanks Julie, very kind of you xo

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Laura (Tutti Dolci) link
9/10/2014 12:47:40 pm

I love these flavors, this is the perfect salad for when it's too hot to cook!

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Lizzy
11/10/2014 02:20:45 pm

Good point, Laura. We're in for a hot summer downunder!

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