Charred Corn Salsa
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Charred Corn Salsa
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Looking to make an easy, scrumptious side dish for the summer months? Charred Corn Salsa is one of our favorites! This homemade corn salsa recipe requires just 7 ingredients and works as an appetizer, side dish or even topping for various meals.
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Ingredients
- 5 corn cobs ~2 lbs., yielding 2 ½ cups or 385g kernels
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced (40g)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes quartered (82g)
- 2 tablespoons cotija cheese
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Shuck the corn, removing the silk and husks.
- Grill the corn over high heat, moving every 1-2 minutes to char most of the kernels.
- Remove the corn from the grill, and let cool.
- Using a sharp knife, remove the kernels from the cobs. There should be about 2 ½ cups (385g) of kernels.
- Toss the corn kernels with the red onion, cherry tomatoes and cotija cheese.
- In a mason jar, combine the lime juice, olive oil and honey. Shake vigorously to combine, and taste. Add salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Pour the dressing over the corn salsa mixture, and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can double or triple this recipe to have more salsa.
- How to store: Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.
- How to make in advance: Grill the corn, and let it cool before removing the kernels from the cobs. Store the kernels in the fridge in an airtight food storage container. Mix the dressing and store that in a mason jar. Combine these with the red onion, tomatoes and cotija when ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
129mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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