Toasted Sweetcorn Salsa Recipes

TOASTED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Following the photo, add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Transfer the corn to a large bowl and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, bell pepper, jalapeño, scallion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover and refrigerate until the flavors have blended, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

CHARRED SWEETCORN SALSA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium high heat until it starts to shimmer, then add the corn. Flip with tongs until just beginning to char on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool until manageable to touch. Cut the kernels off the cob and add to a medium bowl.
• Add the tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro and jalapeños and fold gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

FIRE-ROASTED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and cumin in a large bowl.
• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Coat corn and jalapeno peppers with olive oil.
• Place corn and jalapenos on the preheated grill and cook, turning every 3 minutes, until corn is charred, about 15 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool 5 minutes.
• Dice jalapenos and cut corn kernels from the cob. Add jalapenos and corn kernels to the bowl of tomato-onion mixture; stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

CORN AND AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until kernels are tender but crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, and cool in cold water. Use a knife to scrape kernels from the cobs.
• Place kernels in a medium bowl. Stir in avocados, red onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Add cumin, red pepper flakes, and cilantro. Mix in vinegar, olive oil, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.

ROASTED-CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut the corn kernels from the cobs. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Add one layer of kernels and dry roast, tossing continuously, until the corn is smoky and dark, about 5 minutes. Put the corn in a large bowl; repeat until all the corn is cooked.
• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and saute until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms to the corn, then the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Season to taste with additional salt. Serve at room temperature. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 days.

ROASTED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Peel back husks of corn but do not remove; only remove silk.
• Replace husks and tie with kitchen string.
• Place corn in a bowl and cover with water; soak for 20 minutes.
• Drain.
• Grill corn, covered, over medium-high heat for 20-25 minutes or until husks are blackened and corn is tender, turning several times.
• Cool.
• Remove corn from cobs and place in a bowl.
• Add tomatoes, onion, cilantro, limejuice, peppers, salt and pepper.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

ROASTED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Inspect corn on the cob and remove a few outer leaves and as much silk as possible without completely removing husk. Wash and place on baking sheet, partially covered with aluminum foil, and bake on the middle rack in a preheated 375º F oven for 45 to 55 minutes.
• Once corn is roasted, remove baking sheet and allow corn to cool. Peel ears, removing all silk. If desired, place ears over an open flame (grill or gas stove), turn often, until somewhat colored. Cool completely and cut kernels from ear. Corn should measure at least 2 ½ cups.
• Combine corn with chopped onion, tomato, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro. Add olive oil and mix well. Add lime juice and cumin to taste; then stir in salt and ground pepper. Cover and chill, allowing flavor to blend for about 15 minutes, or more. This recipe may be made in advance but is best served the same day.
• Each serving provides: An excellent source of vitamin C and fiber, and a good source of vitamin A.
• Credit: Recipe was developed for Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) by Chef Carmen I. Jones, CCP. This recipe meets PBH and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) nutrition standards that maintain fruits and vegetables as healthy foods.
• Nutritional Information per Serving.
• Calories: 204.
• Carbohydrates: 31g.
• Total Fat: 6.6g.
• Cholesterol: 0mg.
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g.
• Dietary Fiber: 8g.
• % of Calories from Fat: 29%.
• Sodium: 88mg.
• Protein: 6g.