Heirloom Tomato Salsa Fresca

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    77 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Heirloom Tomato Salsa Fresca

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Ingredients

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  • 1 ear of sweet yellow corn, shucked and cleaned
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds ripe heirloom tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small red onion, minced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced, 2-3 slices reserved for garnish
  • 1-3 jalapeños, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (or more to taste)
  • salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill on medium heat. Brush the corn lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place the corn on the grill and let it grill, giving a quarter turn every 4 to 5 minutes, till the corn is tender and lightly charred (about 20 minutes total).
  2. While the corn is grilling, chop up your heirloom tomatoes, red onion, avocado, jalapeño, and cilantro. Use 1 jalapeño for a mild salsa or 3 for a kick. Alternatively, you can substitute 1 serrano chile to make it spicy. Place all of the chopped vegetables and cilantro into a medium mixing bowl.
  3. When the corn is finished grilling, let it cool enough to comfortably handle. Cut the corn off of the cob using a sharp knife. Add the grilled corn kernels to the mixing bowl. Add fresh lime juice and toss to mix the vegetables. Season the mixture with salt to taste. Let the ingredients macerate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend, or chill in the refrigerator till ready to serve.
  4. Before serving, taste again and adjust seasonings by adding more lime juice or salt to taste, if desired. Flavorful liquid will collect in the bowl over time; you can leave it for dipping bread (it tastes delicious) or drain it off for a cleaner appearance.
  5. Garnish the salsa with sliced avocado. Serve with tortilla or corn chips for dipping. This salsa also goes well on top of grilled fish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 447mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1055IU (21%) Vitamin C 23.8mg (26%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 447mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1055IU 21%
Vitamin C 23.8mg 26%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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