**Kick off your culinary journey with a tantalizing fusion of flavors and textures in this toasted corn and cumin salsa extravaganza!** Embark on a taste adventure with a symphony of charred corn kernels, roasted cumin seeds, and a medley of diced vegetables, all harmoniously united in a vibrant, zesty salsa. This salsa is a delightful dance of flavors, featuring a delightful balance between smoky, nutty, and refreshing notes. Get ready to elevate your taste buds with this versatile salsa that pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes, from grilled meats and roasted vegetables to crispy tacos and refreshing salads. Its vibrant colors and enticing aroma will transform any meal into a fiesta of flavors, leaving your taste buds craving more.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA
The perfect dip for salsa, chips, tacos, and more.
Provided by Southern Living Editors
Time 30m
Yield Serves 12 (serving size: about 2/3 cup)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high until hot. Add corn and oil; cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cumin; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in bell pepper until combined. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
- Add beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and salt to corn mixture; toss gently to combine. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve.
TOASTED CORN SALSA
Resist the urge to substitute frozen corn for fresh in this delightfully crunchy salsa recipe from "America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook." Be sure to use a nonstick skillet when toasting the corn, and for a spicier version, add the jalapeño seeds. You can make this ahead and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Just season with additional lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste before serving.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Following the photo, add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer the corn to a large bowl and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, bell pepper, jalapeño, scallion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover and refrigerate until the flavors have blended, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 105, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 234 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CORN SALSA TOSTADAS
"I made these 'South-of-the-Border' treats when I have a craving for something a little spicy," writes Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi. "These bite-size morsels are as tasty as they are attractive. They make fun appetizers for a party, too."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Using a 2-in. round cookie cutter, cut 12 circles from each tortilla. Coat both sides of circles with cooking spray. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Cool. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, 1 teaspoon cilantro, onions and garlic powder; cover and refrigerate. In another bowl, combine the corn, tomato, jalapeno, orange juice, oil, salt and remaining cilantro; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, spread 1 teaspoon sour cream mixture over each tostada. Using a slotted spoon, top each with a teaspoonful of corn salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SLICED STEAK WITH ROASTED-CORN SALSA
Categories Beef Tomato Quick & Easy Dinner Steak Corn Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Jalapeño Cilantro Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare grill for cooking.
- Make corn salsa:
- Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over moderately high heat until hot, then pan-roast corn, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Cook white part of scallions in butter with garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until scallions are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in corn, tomatoes, and jalapeños.
- Grill steak:
- Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and sprinkle on both sides of steak. Grill, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into thickest part of meat registers 130°F, 18 to 20 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a grooved cutting board and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- While steak is standing, reheat corn mixture over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro and scallion greens.
- Spoon corn on top of sliced steak and pour over any accumulated juices.
FIRE-ROASTED CORN SALSA
Fire-roasted corn and jalapenos come together with cilantro, tomatoes, and lime for a perfect summertime salsa. Serve with tortilla chips.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and cumin in a large bowl.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Coat corn and jalapeno peppers with olive oil.
- Place corn and jalapenos on the preheated grill and cook, turning every 3 minutes, until corn is charred, about 15 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool 5 minutes.
- Dice jalapenos and cut corn kernels from the cob. Add jalapenos and corn kernels to the bowl of tomato-onion mixture; stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 39.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALSA
You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn to make this easy corn and black bean salsa. It's a perfect year-round dip or side for tacos, nachos, and more!
Categories Cinco de Mayo Summer Super Bowl tailgate appetizers snack
Time 15m
Yield 10-12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the corn and cook 3 minutes until it's slightly golden. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and cumin and cook 1 more minute. Transfer the corn to a plate and let cool completely.
- Combine the black beans, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, and garlic in a large bowl. Gently stir in the lime juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Once the corn has cooled, add it to the bean mixture, along with the cilantro; gently fold to combine. Serve with tortilla chips.
TOASTED CORN AND CUMIN SALSA
Steps:
- Cook corn in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool 5 minutes.
- Purée tomato, garlic, and jalapeño with lemon juice, cumin, and salt in a blender until smooth, then stir into corn along with scallions.
TORTILLA CRUSTED SALMON WITH FIRE ROASTED CORN SALSA
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients for Salsa and Let sit for 4 hours. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Bake Corn Tortillas in a 325 degree oven until crispy, cool. Then grind tortillas in a blender or food processor until pulverized into a dust. Place salmon, skin side up, into flour, then egg wash and finally the tortilla crumbs. After salmon is coated, heat oil in skillet and place salmon, tortilla side down into the hot oil. Pan fry until crust sets and a little browning occurs. Drain oil and flip salmon, then place salmon in a 325 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Heat salsa in a skillet and place over the salmon before serving.
ROASTED TOMATO AND CORN SALSA
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories condiment
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Add the tomatoes, corn, poblano, onions and garlic cloves to the prepared baking sheet. Toss with the canola oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 15 minutes. Remove the garlic, flip the poblano and corn over and continue roasting for another 15 minutes, until charred and the tomatoes have softened and begun to split. Let cool for at least 20 minutes.
- Peel the garlic. Remove the skin and stem from the poblano (remove the seeds, too, for a milder salsa).
- Add the roasted tomatoes, poblano, onions and garlic to a food processor, along with the cilantro, jalapeno, coriander, cumin, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until the mixture is evenly combined but still has some texture (similar to crushed canned tomatoes). Remove to a bowl.
- Cut the corn kernels from the cobs and stir into the salsa. Adjust the seasoning with salt and lime juice.
- Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate until ready to serve (see Cook's Note). Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with tortilla chips.
ROASTED CORN SALSA
Make and share this Roasted Corn Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shaye
Categories Corn
Time 45m
Yield 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine corn, chili powder and cumin and spread on a greased jelly roll pan in a single layer.
- (If you pan is too small do two batches.) Bake at 400 F for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally for even browning.
- Cool.
- Add remaining ingredients and toss.
- Serve as a salad or with tortilla chips as a salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 257.2, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 5
Tips:
- Use fresh corn. Fresh corn will give your salsa the best flavor. If you can't find fresh corn, you can use frozen corn, but be sure to thaw it completely before using.
- Toast the corn. Toasting the corn will give it a smoky flavor that will add depth to your salsa. You can toast the corn in a skillet over medium heat, or you can roast it in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
- Use a variety of peppers. This recipe calls for jalapeño peppers, but you can use any type of pepper that you like. Some other good options include serrano peppers, habanero peppers, or poblano peppers.
- Don't overcook the tomatoes. The tomatoes should be cooked just until they are softened. If you overcook them, they will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Add salt to taste. Salt is essential for bringing out the flavors of the other ingredients in your salsa. Be sure to add enough salt, but don't overdo it.
Conclusion:
Toasted corn and cumin salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is perfect for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas. It can also be used as a dip for chips or vegetables. This salsa is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you're looking for a way to add some flavor to your meal, give this toasted corn and cumin salsa a try.
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