Description
A vibrant and refreshing Grilled Corn and Bell Pepper Mango Salsa combining smoky grilled vegetables with sweet mango, zesty lime, and a hint of jalapeño heat. Perfect as a side dish, dip, or topping for grilled meats and tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 2 large, ripe mangos, peeled and diced
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 corn on the cob, husks removed
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/2 lime, seeds removed
Pantry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat or prepare an outdoor grill for direct grilling. Make sure the grill grates are clean and lightly oiled.
- Prepare vegetables: Drizzle the corn on the cob and red bell pepper with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper liberally over both.
- Grill the vegetables: Using tongs, place the corn and red bell pepper on the heated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until grill marks form on the corn kernels and the bell pepper skin softens and chars slightly, about 10 minutes total.
- Cool and chop: Remove the grilled vegetables from the heat and let them cool. Once cooled, cut the corn kernels off the cob and seed and dice the red bell pepper.
- Combine salsa ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced mango, grilled corn kernels, grilled red bell pepper, diced red onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
- Season the salsa: Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the mixture, stir well to combine, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately as a salsa with chips, alongside grilled meats, or as a colorful topping for tacos.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh corn with frozen corn kernels if fresh corn is unavailable, though grilling fresh corn adds extra smokiness.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to make the salsa milder or spicier according to your preference.
- This salsa is best served fresh but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For a smoky flavor boost, consider adding a dash of smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salsa, Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: ninety-five
- Sugar: nine grams
- Sodium: 120 milligrams
- Fat: 3.5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 1.5 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Keywords: Grilled corn salsa, mango salsa, grilled bell pepper, summer salsa, fresh salsa, gluten free salsa
