How to Make Spicy Corn Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, Spicy Corn Salsa is the perfect summer dish to add a kick to any meal. This salsa is a refreshing and versatile side dish that goes well with grilled meats, chips, or even as a topping for tacos or salads. The combination of sweet corn, spicy jalapenos, zesty lime juice, and fresh cilantro creates a mouth-watering salsa that will leave you wanting more.

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Ingredients

  • 6 ears sweet corn
  • 2 poblano peppers
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
  • ½ red onion, diced
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill corn and poblano peppers on the preheated grill until corn has charred and peppers have softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the grill and let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
  • Cut corn off cobs and dice poblanos; place into a bowl. Add jalapenos, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper and mix together.
  • Nutrition

    91 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 45mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 355mg