How to Make Blackened Corn and Jicama Pico de Gallo - A Step-by-Step Guide

On a hot summer day, there's nothing quite like a refreshing, flavorful pico de gallo to accompany your favorite dishes. This Blackened Corn and Jicama Pico de Gallo recipe is a twist on the classic Mexican condiment, with the addition of blackened corn and crunchy jicama for a unique and delicious flavor combination. Whether you're enjoying it as a topping for tacos, a side dish for grilled meats, or simply scooping it up with tortilla chips, this pico de gallo is sure to be a hit at your ne...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 2 cups peeled, chopped jicama
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup small diced white onion
  • 1 cup small diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup small diced green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups small diced tomatoes
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Cook corn kernels in the hot skillet, turning frequently, until beginning to blacken slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix corn, jicama, red onion, white onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, olive oil, white vinegar, salt, cumin, black pepper, red wine vinegar, and chili powder together in a large bowl. Add cilantro, tomatoes, lime zest, and lime juice to the corn mixture; gently stir to incorporate.
  • Nutrition

    74 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 700mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 206mg