Southwestern Tomato And Corn Salad. New Music From Levy & The Oaks.

Looking for that perfect side to show off those cool colored tomatoes that are showing up at all the supermarkets? Try this Southwestern Tomato And Corn Salad. It gets a little heat from the jalapeño and a little cool from the mild cheese.

Southwestern Tomato And Corn Salad

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds ripe mixed tomatoes, cut into small wedges
Salt and pepper
1 ear corn, kernels cut from cob
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbs minced shallot
1 Tbs minced jalapeño
2 tsp lime juice
2 oz queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled
2 Tbs fresh cilantro leaves

Directions:

1. Arrange tomatoes on a large platter alternating the colors. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with the corn.

2. Whisk oil, shallot, jalapeño, lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper together in a medium bowl.

3. Spoon dressing over the tomatoes and corn. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro.

Serves 4

Recipe from Cook’s Country