Fresh Corn Salad
["8 to 10 ears fresh white corn", "4 c. water", "1/2 to 1 tsp. sugar", "1/3 c. finely chopped purple onion", "1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped", "1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped", "1 (8 oz.) pkg. Monterey Jack cheese, cut into small cubes", "2 Tbsp. olive oil", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. ground cumin", "1/4 tsp. ground black pepper", "1/8 tsp. ground red pepper"]
["Cut off corn kernels; set aside.", "Combine water and sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.", "Add corn and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 to 12 minutes.", "Drain and rinse with cold water.", "Drain on paper towels, patting dry.", "Combine corn, onion and remaining ingredients; let stand 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate 8 hours.", "Yields 12 servings."]
["white corn", "water", "sugar", "purple onion", "green pepper", "red pepper", "cheese", "olive oil", "salt", "ground cumin", "ground black pepper", "ground red pepper"]