Corn Salsa is a favorite summer appetizer recipe. This sweet and spicy easy recipe is made with fresh grilled corn and loads of tasty fresh ingredients.
Fresh sweet corn is something most people love about summer.
Making Corn Salsa is a delicious way to enjoy fresh sweet corn too.
Combined with other wholesome fresh ingredients it is a perfect dip or relish for cooked meats.
This easy Corn Salsa recipe takes summer eating up a notch with grilled corn as the center star!
Corn Salsa with Grilled Sweet Corn
Corn Salsa not only screams summer with its sweet flavor from the corn.
It is a wonderful chance to use an assortment of ripe heirloom tomatoes too.
I love to add a mixed color cup of tomatoes to give it an exciting look.
With all the other traditional ingredients of a regular salsa corn salsa is a sweet and spicy summer dip.
Corn Salsa Ingredients
Everything in this corn salsa is fresh and colorful. It’s perfect for summer meals and parties!
- Kosher Salt
- Sweet Corn
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Tomatoes
- Red Onion
- Avocado
- Fresh Cilantro
- Serrano Chile Pepper
- Jalapeño Chile Pepper
- juice from one Lime
Favorite Way to Grill Sweet Corn
One of my favorite ways to enjoy summer corn is to grill it.
There are many ways to grill corn but I love the results when..
- Boiling it briefly, then
- Putting it on a piping hot grill to rotate it for just a few minutes
This causes the kernels to blister, the sugars to caramelize and deliver all the sweetness the corn has to offer.
I use the same method in my Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote) recipe which is a summer favorite in our house.
Pro Tip: How to Easily Remove Corn from the Cob
The one tricky thing about corn is trying to remove the kernels from the cob.
Kitchen knives have to be very sharp. Even still it risks bodily harm or taking chunks of the cob along with the plump kernels.
Is discovered a life-changing gadget for this very purpose: a corn zipper.
One swipe of the zipper down the corn cob and full kernels drop to the plate with no effort whatsoever.
It’s made me much more adventurous when making summer recipes for corn off the cob. It’s now on my top 5 ‘must have’ kitchen tools!
How to Make Corn Salsa – Step by Step
For a detailed printable recipe, refer to the recipe card at the end of the blog post.
- Bring a pot of water to boil while heating the grill to 400 degrees.
- Cook the corn for 5 minutes, remove, drain and pat dry.
- Brush the corn with olive oil and place on the clean, oiled grill.
- Turn every 30 seconds allowing browned spots to form. NOTE: total grill time is 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the corn and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Remove the corn kernels with a sharp knife or corn zipper and place in a medium-size bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients and toss to fully mix.
- Salt to taste before serving.
Make it a Meal
To create a whole summer meal consider making:
- Fast and Easy Coleslaw Recipe
- Grilled Caprese Pizza
- Fresh Peach Margarita and Fresh Peach Spritzer (non-alcoholic)
- Strawberry Jam Panna Cotta
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Grilled Sweet Corn Salsa Recipe
Sweet-and-Spicy Corn Salsa is full of fresh summer ingredients. Grilled corn is a delicious addition to this dip or relish for grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt plus more to season at the end
- 4 ears Sweet Corn Husked, scrubbed to remove the silks
- 1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 cup Chopped Fresh Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Chopped Red Onion
- 1 small Ripe Avocado Peeled, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Minced Fresh Cilantro
- 1 Serrano Pepper Stem and seeds removed, diced
- 1 Jalapeño Stem and seeds removed, diced
- juice from one Lime
Instructions
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Fill a large pot of water, add 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a rolling boil. While the water is heating, heat the grill to 400°F. When it reaches 400°F, clean and oil the grill.
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Place the corn into the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
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Remove with tongs, allow excess water to drain back into the pot and pat with paper towels to dry.
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Lightly brush the corn with the olive oil and place on the grill, turning every 30 seconds to a minute, allowing browned spots to form. Total grilling time will be 2-3 minutes.
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Remove corn from the grill and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
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Remove the corn kernels from the cob with a sharp knife and place into a medium-size mixing bowl.
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Add the tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cilantro, serrano, jalapeño, and lime juice, and toss to combine. May be served immediately or covered and refrigerated for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Salt to taste prior to serving.
Originally published: July 23, 2016
This Grilled Sweet Corn Salsa Recipe was originally is a contribution to Food Fanatic.
Dorothy Reinhold says
I have most of the ingredients in my garden. I’m mad that I have never gotten the chance to have this before. TOMORROW!
Tanya Schroeder says
Grilling corn makes such a difference! I cannot wait to try this!
Kristyn says
Grilled corn is so good!! I love corn salsa alone or on other recipes. It is full of flavor & easy to make!
Kara says
We’ve had corn salsa before and loved it, but the depth of flavor from grilling the corn is amazing!
Suzy says
This is going to be my go to salsa all summer long! Love that it’s makes with grilled corn!
Ashley F says
This corn salsa sounds amazing! I love the added kick to it!
Julie says
Mine too! Love using fresh corn like this. Makes me happy for summer. Will have to try this recipe this weekend after my visit to the farmer’s market.
Emily says
I just love summer recipes like this! Making this for my next BBQ, yum!
Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says
What a truly delicious way to enjoy summer corn! Love all of the bright and colorful fresh veggies in this dish. Perfect summer party appetizer!
Ivana says
I was looking for something different for our bbq this weekend, I think I found it! Thank you, the flavours look perfect.
Jacque Hooper says
This has quickly become a new family favorite recipe! So robust in flavor, easy and great for summer!
Beth Pierce says
What a delicious and refreshing salsa! Perfect for summer and has just the right amount of kick!
Sapana says
Wow, this corn salsa recipe looks and sounds amazing. Thanks for the tip on boiling the corn before placing it on a hot grill – and I definitely need that corn zipper!
Hadia says
What a lovely summer side dish, it looks mighty delicious to me, and my family would love it too. Thank you for sharing!
Liz says
I love, love this salsa, but next time I’m making it as a salad! All my favorite ingredients in every spoonful!
Julie says
So fresh and delicious for summer! Perfect for BBQs!
Tracey says
This looks amazing and so fresh for summer. I’ll be pinning this for later.
Nicole Escat says
Oh, looks really yummy! My son loves grilled corn on the cob, he will surely love this recipe.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
This is totally going to be a new favorite! I love grilled corn in the summer!
Dawn McAlexander says
You are speaking my language! I love me some corn salsa. This recipe looks absolutely fabulous. I will be trying it soon.
Colleen Lanin says
I love fresh corn. This recipe looks divine!
Lori Lanham says
I printed this recipe out – it looks SOOOOO good! I love grilled corn in just about anything!
Toni Dash says
Oh good! It really is fantastic! The best of summer. Let me know what you thin when you make it.
Seattle Travel Blogger says
This looks great!
We were just talking about grilling corn on the cob last night!
Meagen Brosius says
I love making recipes like this. There are so many pretty colors and fresh ingredients. It’s the perfect dish for summer!