Corn Salsa

Ingredients (9)

• 3 cups corn kernels from about 3 large ears corn
• 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers minced (seeded if desired)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 medium tomato seeded and diced, optional
• 3/4 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chili or smoked paprika optional or to taste