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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.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10 (3 1/4 cups total)
Calories 20kcal
Author Toni Dash

Equipment

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

  • 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.
  • Place the corn into the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove with tongs, allow excess water to drain back into the pot and pat with paper towels to dry.
  • 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.
  • Remove corn from the grill and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the corn kernels from the cob with a sharp knife and place into a medium-size mixing bowl.
  • 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.

Notes

Variations
Add more fresh veggies. Have something you love in salsa? Add it. Chopped red bell pepper, green onions, poblano peppers (milder). Add what you love.
Throw in some cotija cheese. This salty cheese is classic in Mexican food and delicious with the zesty flavor of this salsa. It makes it taste like Elote.
Like is smoky? Add some chopped chipotle en adobo for a chipotle corn salsa recipe.
Black beans. Mix in a can of black beans for more substance.
Storing the salsa
Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0mg