Nuernberg Red Bell Pepper Salad

Ingredients

• 1 large red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon frozen corn (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Slice the red pepper (capsicum) into thin strips.

2. 2

   Mix water, salt, sugar, and vinegar in a small saucepan and bring just to a boil.

3. 3

   Add the sliced red pepper (and optional, a few grains of yellow corn for color) to the boiling water, cook about a minute until they begin to slightly soften, and remove from heat.

4. 4

   Let stand, covered, to cool until just lukewarm.

5. 5

   Pour off the water.

6. 6

   Add olive oil, cover and shake to coat.

7. 7

   Add just a dash of black pepper.

8. 8

   May be served warm or chilled.