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Warm Corn and Tomato Relish

Warm Corn and Tomato Relish - Fabulous as a side, in salads, wraps, pitas, as a dip and on crostini. A zillion ways to use this delicious corn relish.
Prep Time3 hours 17 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 17 minutes
Course: Relish
Calories:
Author: Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 ears fresh corn husked and lightly steamed. I love this easy method.*
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped or grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 medium plum tomatoes cored, seeded and diced
  • ½ medium white onion peeled and diced small
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Place raisins in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and set aside to cool.
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-size, non-stick pan. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 20-30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add corn and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add tomatoes, onion, prepared raisins, lime juice, fresh basil and salt. Stir to combine. Serve warm.