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Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salsa

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A fresh and vibrant salsa featuring grilled corn, zesty lime, and creamy toppings, perfect for summer gatherings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears Corn Cobs (or canned/frozen corn)
  • 1 Jalapeño (adjust for heat)
  • 2 Green Onions (or chives)
  • 1 clove Garlic (or garlic powder)
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or neutral oil)
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest (or lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (omit if intolerant)
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese (or feta)
  • 1/2 cup Mexican Crema (or sour cream)
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips (or any crunchy chip for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Brush the corn cobs with olive oil and place them on the grill.
  3. Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and cooked.
  4. While the corn is grilling, finely chop the jalapeño, green onions, and garlic.
  5. In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, smoked paprika, and salt.
  6. Once the corn is done, remove it from the grill and allow it to cool slightly.
  7. Cut the kernels off the cobs and add them to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture.
  8. Stir in the chopped jalapeño, green onions, cilantro, Cotija cheese, and mix everything well.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. The flavors may improve over time.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg