Corn-Salsa Pita Sandwiches


Course : Sandwiches
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


---SANDWICHES---

4 ears corn

1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage

1 medium green bell pepper -- chopped

1 medium tomato -- chopped

6 slices bacon slices -- cooked

6 pieces pitas

1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese -- shredded

---SALSA---

1 cup sour cream

3 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons chopped onions

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 

Preparation / Directions:


* Only fresh corn will make this sandwich taste its very best, but use well-drained canned corn if necessary. SALSA: Mix all the salsa ingredients well and chill. SANDWICHES: 1. Remove husks from corn, remove corn silk and snap off ends of stalks. Have a pot of salted water boiling rapidly. Drop in corn ears, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes. 2. Remove corn from water, drain, and cut corn from cob. 3. Combine finely shredded cabbage, green pepper, tomato and cooked crumbled bacon in a large bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup of the salsa mix, blending well. 4. Cover and chill mixture. When ready to serve, fill pita bread with corn mixture, top with remaining salsa and shredded cheese.

 

Nutritional Information:

472 Calories (kcal); 22g Total Fat; (41% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 52mg Cholesterol; 726mg Sodium


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