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Fresh corn and vegetable salad in bowl with chopped herbs.

Fresh Grilled Corn Salsa

Diana Rattray
This fresh corn salsa is bright, flavorful, and perfect as a dip with tortilla chips or a topping for tacos and grilled meats. Quick to prepare and naturally healthy, this is an easy summer recipe that everyone will love!
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Servings 4 to 6
Calories 89
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Other Time1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ears corn
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing
  • 1 medium clove garlic, grated on a microplane
  • 1 large plum tomato, seeds removed, diced
  • ¼ cup minced red onion
  • 2 to 3 tbsp finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 to 3 tbsp finely minced jalapeño, or poblano pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

  • Remove the husks and silk from the ears of corn. Rinse well. Brush the corn with oil and grill or broil, turning frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes or until charred in places. Transfer the hot ears of corn to a plate and rub the grated garlic over them.
    3 ears corn | Vegetable oil, for brushing | 1 medium clove garlic, grated on a microplane
    Grilled corn on a platter.
    • No grill? You can char the corn directly over a gas burner flame, turning with tongs, or broil it close to the heating element for similar results.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the diced tomato, red onion, bell pepper, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeño or poblano pepper.
    1 large plum tomato | 1/4 cup minced red onion | 2 to 3 tbsp finely chopped red bell pepper | 3 tbsp lime juice | 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro | 2 to 3 tbsp finely minced jalapeño
    Grilled corn salsa prep.
  • Cut the kernels from the cobs and add to the bowl. Toss and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
    Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 152mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 382IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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