Colorful Corn Salsa

Name: Colorful Corn Salsa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 cups.
Cuisine: Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 medium ears sweet corn in husks; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; Tortilla chips

This colorful salsa is worth the extra time it takes to grill the ears of corn. The flavor goes well with barbecued meats, but it's also tasty served with chips. —Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

Ingredients

2 medium ears sweet corn in husks
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Tortilla chips

Directions

Peel back husks of corn but don't remove; remove silk. Replace husks and tie with kitchen string. Place corn in a bowl and cover with water; soak for 20 minutes. Drain. Grill corn, covered, over medium-high heat for 20-35 minutes or until husks are blackened and corn is tender, turning several times. Cool.
Remove corn from cobs and place in a bowl. Add tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, peppers, salt and pepper. Serve with tortilla chips.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 24 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Roasted Corn Salsa in Taste of Home June/July 2001

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Queenlalisa

Jul 18, 2017

I made this for a bbq. It was very fresh and tasty. I added more lime juice than it called for.
Xena7751

Jul 6, 2012

This is excellent. Yes, it takes some time to grill the corn but it is well worth it.
mom4532

Aug 6, 2009

I use canned corn. Drain and add to a black skillet and roast on grill to give the smokey flavor. Be sure to spray the skillet with cooking spray and stir corn often. Works well, tastes great.
whateverfood

Jun 13, 2008

Yeah, you're right- this is labor intensive. I used a bundt pan to hold the cob while I cut off the corn. Is it worth it? It tastes pretty good- no issue there, but I usually don't have this kind of time to spend on a "condiment." I'm going to play with this a little to see if I can make this a little more time-friendly.