GRILLED CORN SALSA

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Lime juice lends a tartness to this colorful salsa - a zippy mixture of corn, sweet red pepper, red onion and jalapeno peppers. With its great grilled flavor, this chunky dip is perfect for summer gatherings and patio parties. Lori Fiock of Warren, Indiana shared the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 medium ears sweet corn
3 teaspoons canola oil, divded
1 large sweet red pepper, quartered and seeded
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips

Steps:

Remove husks from corn; brush corn and sweet red pepper with 2 teaspoons oil. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Prepare grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. Place corn over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning often. , Grill red pepper over indirect medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until tender. Cool., Cut corn from cobs and dice the sweet red pepper; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the onion, jalapenos, lime juice, salt and remaining oil; toss to coat. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges