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grilled corn and tomato salsa

Grilled corn and tomato salsa

Grilled Corn and Tomato Salsa is a fresh, smoky dip packed with juicy tomatoes, charred corn, and zesty lime. Perfect for tacos, chips, or your next BBQ!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 cups
Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ears corn - husked
  • Olive oil for brushing
  • 5 ripe plum tomatoes
  • ¼ cup very finely diced red onion
  • 1 tsp. finely chopped garlic
  • 1 canned chipotle chile - finely chopped
  • 1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh oregano or 2 tsp. dried
  • 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp. salt; more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the grill.
  • Brush the corn with olive oil and grill over medium-hot coals until tender and slightly blackened, about 10 minutes.
  • Scrape the kernels from the cob and reserve.
  • Grill the tomatoes over medium-hot coals until the skins are blistered and charred, about 8 minutes.
  • Slice the tomatoes lengthwise and dice.
  • In a serving bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle, oregano, lime juice, and extra- virgin olive oil.
  • Season with salt. Let stand for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

The salsa can be made up two hours ahead.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal
Keyword Dip, Salsa
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