Description
Bright, zesty, and bursting with flavor, this Grilled Corn Salsa is perfect for summer barbecues or as a vibrant topping for tacos. The smoky sweetness of charred corn blends beautifully with fresh vegetables and zesty lime, creating a dish that’s both refreshing and satisfying. Serve it with tortilla chips or as a colorful side at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the shucked corn directly on the grill grates for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and slightly charred.
- While the corn is grilling, chop the red onion, jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Once grilled, let the corn cool slightly before cutting off the kernels into a bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix the grilled corn kernels with chopped veggies. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until well combined and serve immediately with tortilla chips or alongside your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg