Grilled Corn Salsa

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: Tacos and Margaritas

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
37 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 37 min
Total:: 52 min

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Ingredients

10 large ears corn, husked
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 vine-ripened tomatoes, about 1 pound total
1 cup diced red onion, 1/4-inch dice
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or more to taste
1/2 cup julienne fresh basil leaves

Directions

Brush the corn liberally with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Grill, turning every few minutes, until light gold all over and cooked, about 12 minutes. Let cool and cut off the kernels. Discard the cobs.

Core the tomatoes and cut a small X on the bottom of each. Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place on the grill, X side down, away from direct heat. Cover the grill and cook until the tomatoes begin to soften but are not cooked all the way through (or they will melt through the grate!), about 15 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then peel. Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise and squeeze out the juice and the seeds through a sieve into a bowl. Reserve the juices and chop the flesh.

Put the onions in the non-reactive medium bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the vinegar. Let marinate until the color changes, about 10 minutes.

Add the chopped tomatoes, reserved tomato juice, onions, basil, and 1/3 cup olive oil to the corn. Toss well. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt, pepper, and remaining vinegar. The salsa is best eaten the same day but will keep, covered and refrigerated, a day or so.

Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.

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Janet Rochester, NY 09-27-2009
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Terrific !
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made a 1/3 batch vs. original recipe, using late summer Upstate NY corn, salsa resulted in nice texture, flavor. Served as a... side dish, "tapas" style , with grilled venison tenderloin, and fresh baked homemade french bread. Added a good Cabernet, and it's the best Sunday light fare. Keep 'em coming !Read more
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Connie Vancouver, WA 09-01-2009
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Easy & Delicious--great for using leftover grilled corn
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I always grill an extra ear or two to use in cornbread or this great salsa. Just adjust the quantities for the number of ears... you have. After grill-roasting the tomatoes I press them through a sieve or my food mill. Sometimes I add some store-bought salsa if I don't quite have enough. I will also roast some peppers from my garden if I have some. I use a good-quality balsamic instead of the red wine vinegar sometimes. This is a wonderful salsa to accompany fish, poultry, meat, or tacos & enchiladas.Read more
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Kimberly Draper, UT 07-23-2009
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Best Corn Salsa
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family is a huge fan of salsa. I'm always trying new recipes and have been searching for the perfect corn salsa for quite... some time. I believe I've found it. It's well balanced and sweet. The basil is the perfect herb to contrast the sweetness of the corn. My husband asked me to try it with cilantro instead, just to see. But I doubt it will taste nearly as good. Read more
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Dianne Ormond Beach, FL 07-22-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent recipe! I made today for lunch with tacos.... So good! We had grilled corn leftover from dinner last night so I... used that and just peeled a tomato. The basil adds such a fresh taste! I could eat the entire bowl it's SO GOOD! I will make this again and again :) Read more
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Mark Austin, TX 07-04-2009
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A definite winner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for the first time exchanging basil for cilantro. Not shortcutting on the grilling really pays off. Served on... tacos which added a wonderful smokey taste. This dish is a definite winner!Read more
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Michele Moorestown, NJ 05-11-2009
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Great Hit
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a Cinco de Mayo party and it was a major hit! It is a great item to serve room temperature which is always... great for a big crowd. Read more