Corn is one of the best fresh summer ingredients—something we look forward to all year. It shines in salsa, and grilling it adds a smoky-sweet depth that balances the brightness of lime and the herbaceous freshness of cilantro.
High-quality ingredients make this salsa exceptional. Blue corn tortilla chips add both great texture and a beautiful contrast to the yellows, reds and greens in the salsa. If you can, buy the freshest produce you can find—visit a specialty market or your local farmers’ market for the best corn and tomatoes available.
Don’t be afraid to get strong grill marks on the corn—brush with a little oil and turn the heat up. Charred kernels develop a deep, caramelized flavor. For extra complexity, you can also char the white parts of the green onions on the grill.
Mix all the ingredients and adjust lime juice, chile and salt to taste for a salsa that’s bright, smoky and perfectly balanced.
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Grilled Corn Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 ears corn, husked
- Oil for grilling
- 2 large tomatoes, diced into 1/4″ pieces
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine
- 1 bunch green onions, green parts sliced thin
- 1/2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 chile pepper (such as a jalapeño), seeds removed and chopped fine
- Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high. Brush the corn with oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Grill the corn, turning every few minutes, until you get nice charred marks on all sides. Optionally grill the white parts of the green onions. Let the corn cool, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine the grilled corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, green onion, cilantro, half of the lime juice and the chopped jalapeño. Add the chile a little at a time if you prefer less heat. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper and taste.
- Adjust lime, salt and chile to your liking. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.
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This post was written in partnership with Food Should Taste Good. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
If you need a Margarita for your party, try a recipe you like and pair it with this salsa for a festive combination.