Mediterranean Style Corn Food

MEDITERRANEAN CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together corn, beans, peppers, feta, and onion.
• Mix oil, vinegar and garlic, then pour over the corn mixture.
• Gently stir to blend and chill several hours or overnight. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle top of salad with fresh basil just before serving. Tastes best at room temperature.

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions; drain.
• Rinse with cold water; drain well.
• In a large bowl combine cooked pasta with remaining ingredients.
• Toss to coat.
• Cover and chill 4-8 hours.
• Stir gently before serving.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the corn in the microwave and prepare it. If working with corn (no husk) on the cob, wet two paper towels and wring out excess water. Wrap each ear of corn in the moist paper towel and place on a dinner plate. Cook in the microwave for 5 minutes. Let cool briefly then carefully remove the paper towel. Cut each cob in half crosswise, then stand one half at a time on a cutting board, cut side down, and slice off the kernels. Transfer the corn kernels to a large mixing bowl. (Alternatively, prepare 1 1/2 cups from frozen cooked according to package instructions.)
• Roast the pablano pepper. Set the pablano pepper on the grates over a gas burner turned to high and use your tongs to turn the pepper until blackened in spots all over. (Alternatively, you can do this under the broiler).
• Peel the roasted pablano and chop. Place the roasted pablano in a bowl and cover plate, and let steam for 10 minutes. Uncover, and when cool enough to handle, use your fingers to slip off the blackened skin, then remove and discard the stem and seeds. Chop the roasted pablano into 1/2-inch pieces and add to the mixing bowl with the corn.
• Mix the salad. Now add the black beans, coconut, mint, lime juice, tomatoes, olive oil and kosher salt. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust salt to your liking. Serve immediately!

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE ORZO SALAD WITH CORN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Add the corn, red pepper, olives and scallions and toss well. Add the basil, capers, parsley, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and gently toss. (The salad can be made about 2 hours ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.) Decorate the salad with the edible flowers right before serving.

50+ MEDITERRANEAN DIET RECIPES: EVERYDAY MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, place the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley. Season with kosher salt and toss. Set aside for 5 minutes or so.
• Add the sumac, olive oil, and lemon juice. Give the salad a gentle toss. Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE SKILLET TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add tuna, water, cranberries, tomatoes, olives, pine nuts, and parsley. Stir in cooked pasta.
• Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese melted, about 5 more minutes.
• Sprinkle with basil before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN STYLE CORN

Steps:

• Combine oil and garlic in a small skillet. Heat over low heat just until garlic begins to sizzle. Add the corn and stir to blend and heat through, about one minute. Add thyme or rosemary and pepper to taste. Serve at once.