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Grilled Corn Salsa

June 19th, 2012

Serve this delicious salsa over grilled chicken or fish, in a quesadilla or tossed on top of a lunch salad with fresh shrimp and avocado.

2 red bell peppers, seeded and halved

3 ears of corn, husks and silk removed

6 green onions

2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp cumin

2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

½ jalapeño pepper minced (optional)

1 Tbsp chipotle hot sauce or other hot pepper sauce

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Pinch of salt and pepper to taste

 

Method: Lightly oil peppers and corn and grill on hot BBQ until grill marks appear (5-10 minutes).  Cool slightly and cut corn off the cob and chop peppers and green onions.

In a large bowl combine 1 tbsp olive oil, cumin, lime juice, hot sauce and jalapeño.   Toss in vegetables, season to taste and allow to cool completely.   Add fresh cilantro and serve.