Fresh Corn Salsa
Grilled corn with jalapeños, spices and lime in a creamy greek yoghurt sauce with crumbled feta
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: corn salad, salsa
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 292kcal
- 200 g corn kernels or 2-3 corn cobs
- ½ red onion- finely diced
- 3 fresh jalapeño peppers
- ½ lime- juice only
- 100 g greek yoghurt sub with mayonnaise if you prefer something a little richer
- 1 tsp toasted cumin seeds
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 stalk spring onion- finely chopped into rings
- 1 handful coriander leaves
- 40 g crumbled feta
Remove husks and silks from the corn cobs, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, and lightly brush the corn cobs with a thin layer of olive oil. Grill the corn cobs for 10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until they are evenly coloured and slightly charred. Remove from heat, and slice kernels off the cob once cool to touch
Finely dice the jalapeños. Carefully remove the seeds if you'd prefer the dish to be less spicy
Combine the lime juice and greek yoghurt in a small bowl. Whisk to combine
Add the toasted cumin seeds, paprika powder and spring onions in a small bowl with the corn kernels, diced red onions and diced jalapenos. Pour the dressing over and gently combine the ingredients until mixed through
Top with coriander leaves and crumbled feta
Serve with corn chips or with tortillas
Calories: 292kcal
Carbs: 22.7g | Fat: 12.3g | Protein: 19.3g
