Corn Relish Salad

Ingredients: 

1 package frozen whole-kernel corn - (10 oz) thawed
= (or 2 cups fresh corn kernels)
1 cup diced red or orange bell pepper
3 green onions with green tops sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce - (to 1/2) as desired
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large red leaf lettuce leaves

Yield: 

5 Servings

Method: 

Combine the corn, bell pepper, onions, and cilantro in a medium bowl.

In another bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, pepper sauce, and salt; pour over the corn mixture. Toss well, cover, and chill at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.

Serve on lettuce leaves.

This recipe yields 5 servings. Serving size: 1/2 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Monounsaturated Fat, 1 Starch.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 114; Calories from Fat 50; Total Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 127mg; Carbohydrate 17g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Sugars 2g; Protein 3g.