Asian Style Corn Avocado And Sesame Salsa Recipes

Steps:

• Stir sesame seeds in dry skillet over medium heat until aromatic and light golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to small bowl to cool.
• Whisk next 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add watercress, green onions, and jicama; toss to coat. Gently stir in avocados. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Cover; chill.
• Sprinkle salsa with toasted sesame seeds and serve chilled.
• *Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Japanese markets.

Steps:

• 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. Drain, and cool in cold water. Use a knife to scrape kernels from the cobs.
• Place kernels in a medium bowl. Stir in avocados, red onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Add cumin, red pepper flakes, and cilantro. Mix in vinegar, olive oil, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.

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• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush corn all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil. Grill until corn is tender and brown in spots, turning frequently, about 10 minutes. Cool.
• Cut corn kernels off cobs. Mix vinegar, green onions, sesame seeds, chili paste, garlic, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in medium bowl. Add corn and avocado; toss gently to combine. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

Steps:

• Gently mix corn, avocados, cilantro, lime juice, shallots, red pepper, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

Steps:

• Place edamame in a saucepan and cover with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender, adding the corn during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; add onion and pepper., In a small bowl, combine the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix corn, olives, red bell pepper and onion.
• In a small bowl, mix garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cider vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour into the corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
• Stir avocados into the mixture before serving.

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• Whisk dressing ingredients together; adjust seasonings to taste. Set aside.
• Add the corn and bell pepper to the edamame, toss with dressing. Serve on lettuce greens.
• Makes 4 servings.
• To toast sesame seeds, place in dry skillet over medium heat. Shake gently until seeds begin to pop and turn golden brown. Cool.

Steps:

• Toss kernels with sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt and pepper. Season to taste, adding more vinegar or salt and pepper as necessary. Once corn is cool, add minced scallions. Toss lightly and chill briefly before serving.