Corn Salsa

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.

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
Southern Living Corn Salsa ingredients

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

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

  1. 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.

    Southern Living Corn Salsa preparing to grill the vegetables

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

  2. 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.

    Southern Living Corn Salsa after grilling the vegetables

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

  3. Combine salsa ingredients:

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

    Southern Living Corn Salsa stirring together the grilled vegetables

    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.

    Southern Living Corn Salsa stirring the salsa together

    Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Related Articles