Smoky Jalapeño Corn Salsa
Smoky Jalapeño Corn Salsa blends charred poblano peppers and grilled sweet corn with crisp red onion, fresh cilantro, and a splash of lime for a bright, smoky heat. The balance of sweetness, acidity, and gentle fire makes it a standout alongside tacos, grilled meats, or tortilla chips at cookouts and game nights.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoky Jalapeño Corn Salsa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 87
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Grill the corn and poblano peppers on the preheated grill until the corn is charred and the peppers are softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove them from the grill and let them cool until easy to handle, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Cut the corn off the cobs and dice the poblanos; place them in a bowl. Add the jalapenos, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper, and mix together.
- Calories 120.26 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.78 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 27.31 g 10%
- Total Fat 0.99 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 6.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.64 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 5.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 9.5 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 434.18 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 31.41 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 32.3 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Smoky Jalapeño Corn Salsa is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Corn on the Cob, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, and Lime Juice. Each serving provides about 120.26 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Jalapeño Corn Salsa made of?
- The main ingredients are Corn on the Cob, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, Lime Juice, Poblano Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Jalapeño Corn Salsa?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 120.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Jalapeño Corn Salsa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Smoky Jalapeño Corn Salsa healthy?
- Smoky Jalapeño Corn Salsa has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 120.26 calories and 3.78 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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