Mexican Corn Relish
Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, Mexican Corn Relish is the perfect addition to any meal or party spread. This easy-to-make recipe combines smoky, dry-roasted corn with crisp red bell peppers, spicy jalapeños, and aromatic cilantro, all brought together with a zesty lime and honey dressing infused with ground cumin and paprika. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile relish can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it an ideal topping for tacos, burgers, and grilled meats, or a crowd-pleasing dip with tortilla chips. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or spicing up your weeknight dinners, this relish is sure to be a hit with its irresistible balance of sweetness, spice, and tang.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears of corn)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Jalapeño, finely chopped
- 0.5 medium Red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and dry-roast them for about 4-5 minutes until they begin to char slightly, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl to cool.
Add the diced red bell pepper, chopped jalapeño, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the roasted corn.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, white vinegar, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the corn and vegetable mixture. Toss well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Let the relish sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For the best results, cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a topping for tacos, burgers, grilled meats, or as a vibrant dip with tortilla chips!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.6 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1298 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.3 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2140 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
