Grilled corn, onions, and peppers come together for a simple but remarkable corn salsa.

The grill marks of course add visual appealand you do eat with your eyes first, as they say.

But more importantly, grilling adds a warm smoky flavor you’ll never get from seasonings alone.

Southern Living Corn Salsa in the bowl ready to serve

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Learn how to make corn salsa, and grab thetortilla chips!

You won’t be able to stop eating thisdip.

Serve with crispy tortilla chips for dipping, or use it as a topping for tacos orburrito bowls.

Southern Living Corn Salsa ingredients

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Place corn, poblanos, and onion on a rimmed baking sheet.

Brush or drizzle with oil to coat.

Combine salt, cumin, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over vegetables.

Southern Living Corn Salsa preparing to grill the vegetables

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Remove from grill and let cool 15 minutes.

Combine salsa ingredients:

Cut kernels from corn cobs; dice poblano and onions.

Transfer to a medium bowl.

Southern Living Corn Salsa after grilling the vegetables

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Stir in tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice.

Season with additional salt to taste.

Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.

Southern Living Corn Salsa stirring together the grilled vegetables

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Saute in a skillet to char lightly before adding to the remaining ingredients.

Southern Living Corn Salsa stirring the salsa together

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