Fresh Corn-Cilantro Salad

Ingredients

• 5 cups fresh corn kernels (about 10 ears)
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
• 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1. Combine the first 5 ingredients. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add corn mixture, and sauté 8 minutes or until corn begins to brown.
2. Combine the chopped cilantro and the remaining ingredients in a jar; cover the jar tightly, and shake the cilantro mixture vigorously. Combine the corn mixture and the cilantro mixture; cover salad, and chill.