Quick Corn Salsa

Quick Corn Salsa

You don’t have time to show off your expert chopping skills but you don’t want to serve the usual salsa from a jar. What’s a cook to do? Kick up that jar of salsa with fresh ingredients to give it a homemade taste.

                                                  

Makes 3 cups

Ingredients:

    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 cup corn kernels
    1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1-1/2 cups store-bought salsa
    3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add corn and onion, and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes or until onion is    softened.
3. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat and let cool while you’re preparing other dishes for your    meal.
5. In a medium bowl, combine corn mixture, salsa, and cilantro.
6. Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4    days.