How to Make Fire-Roasted Corn Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fire-roasted corn salsa is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a topping for tacos, a dip for tortilla chips, or a flavorful side dish for grilled meats. The smoky flavor of the fire-roasted corn blends perfectly with the fresh, tangy flavors of the other ingredients, creating a salsa that is both satisfying and refreshing.

Traditionally, corn salsa is made with fresh, sweet corn that has been charred over an open flame, giving it a distinctive smoky flavor. This met...

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Ingredients

  • 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • ⅓ cup chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 4 ears corn, husk and silk removed
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and cumin in a large bowl.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Coat corn and jalapeno peppers with olive oil.
  • Place corn and jalapenos on the preheated grill and cook, turning every 3 minutes, until corn is charred, about 15 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool 5 minutes.
  • Dice jalapenos and cut corn kernels from the cob. Add jalapenos and corn kernels to the bowl of tomato-onion mixture; stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    108 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 39mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 325mg