Grilled Corn Salsa Recipe

This award-winning Grilled Corn Salsa recipe (2008 Taste of Home Corn Recipe Contest Finalist!) elevates your grilling game. Sweet grilled corn, vibrant bell peppers, and savory onions mingle in a zesty, fresh salsa. Perfect as a burrito topping with black beans and jack cheese (add tomatillo sauce for extra flair!), or enjoy it as a vibrant side dish. Get ready for a burst of summer flavor!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 246.4 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grilled Corn Salsa

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How to Make Grilled Corn Salsa

  1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large stock pot.
  2. Add 4 ears of corn, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until kernels are tender-crisp.
  3. Remove corn from pot and set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Preheat grill to medium heat. Lightly spray grill rack with non-stick cooking spray.
  5. Grill corn, 1 medium zucchini (sliced), 1 red bell pepper (halved and seeded), and 1/2 medium red onion (quartered), for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred.
  6. Remove vegetables from grill and let cool completely.
  7. Cut kernels from corn cobs. Dice zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion into 1/2-inch pieces.
  8. Combine corn, zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion in a large bowl. Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained.
  9. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano.
  10. Pour dressing over the corn mixture, tossing gently to coat.
  11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until chilled. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

11g

Carbs

8g