Corn Salsa

Name: Corn Salsa
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 ears sweet corn, shucked; 2 medium poblano peppers, stemmed and halved; 1 small red onion, halved; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; ½ tsp. black pepper; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish; 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

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If this isn't the best tasting corn salsa you've ever had, it's certainly the best looking. Grilled corn, onions, and poblano peppers come together for a corn salsa that is remarkable for its simplicity and flavor. The grill marks of course add visual appeal—and you do eat with your eyes first, as they say. But more importantly, grilling adds a warm smoky flavor you'll never get from seasonings alone. Grab the tortilla chips! You won't be able to stop eating this dip.

By

Josh Miller

Published on August 27, 2024

Southern Living Corn Salsa in the bowl ready to serve — Photo:
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

8 to 10

Ingredients

4 ears sweet corn, shucked
2 medium poblano peppers, stemmed and halved
1 small red onion, halved
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

Directions

Prepare vegetables for grill:

Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat. Place corn, poblano, and onion on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush or drizzle with oil to coat. Combine salt, cumin, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over vegetables.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Grill vegetables:

Grill vegetables until lightly charred on all sides, turning as needed, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool 15 minutes.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Combine salsa ingredients:

Cut kernels from cobs; dice poblano and onions. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Stir in tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice. Season with additional salt to taste. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Corn Salsa

Ingredients

Directions

Prepare vegetables for grill:

Grill vegetables:

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