Charred Corn and Chickpea Salad with Lime Crema
Charred corn is a bankable foundation for a simple and satiating summer meal. Just a few minutes in a hot pan will turn the kernels from starchy to sweet, while delivering smoky notes. A light dusting of ground cumin and smoked paprika reinforces these scorched flavors. In a loose nod to esquites, this salad is dressed with a simplified version of Mexican crema, tangy from the lime and spiked with garlic. If you like, add some heat with some sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper. Spoonable and transportable, this is the perfect salad to take on picnics.
Ingredients
- 1cup sour cream
- Zest and juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons juice)
- 1garlic clove, finely grated
- Salt and pepper
- 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2shallots, diced
- 4ears of corn, kernels removed (about 4 cups)
- 1teaspoon ground cumin
- 1teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2(15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
- Handful chopped cilantro
- 2 to 3cups arugula
Directions
To make the lime crema, place the sour cream, lime zest, lime juice and garlic in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
Heat a large (12-inch) skillet on medium-high. When hot, drizzle in 2 tablespoons olive oil and add the shallots. Toss until slightly softened and starting to caramelize, 30 to 60 seconds.
Add the corn kernels and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring every 30 seconds, until corn is sweet and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the cumin and paprika and toss to coat. Allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes.
To the lime crema, add the corn mixture, chickpeas and cilantro; toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
To serve, add the arugula, drizzle with olive oil and gently toss.
Nutrition
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- Trans Fat: 0 gramsFat: 25 gramsCalories: 596Saturated Fat: 7 gramsUnsaturated Fat: 13 gramsSodium: 1173 milligramsSugar: 17 gramsFiber: 18 gramsCarbohydrate: 81 gramsProtein: 21 grams
Source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025674-charred-corn-and-chickpea-salad-with-lime-crema