This easy recipe for Roasted Corn Pico is fresh, tasty, and even better than you can get at a restaurant!
Enjoy corn pico with chips, on tacos, or added to grilled meals or salads. It's the perfect sweet and spicy homemade salsa.
Why This Roasted Corn Pico Recipe is So Good
- Do you enjoy the roasted corn pico from Moe's? Or the medium corn salsa from Chipotle? Of course, you do- so do I! This recipe is even better than both of those and so simple to make at home.
- The perfect blend of Tex-Mex flavors comes from sweet corn, zesty lime juice, sharp red onion, spicy jalapeno, and cilantro. This pico is sweet, spicy, and delicious.
Tips and Tricks for Making Roasted Corn Pico de Gallo
- For the best flavor, roast or grill fresh corn on the cob for this recipe. You can also air fry corn on the cob to roast it! It only takes 8 minutes to cook corn this way.
- When chopping hot peppers, avoid touching your eyes afterward! The oil from the peppers can be painful. To avoid this, wear gloves when handling peppers.
- Adjust the spice! The spice level of your corn pico will depend on how spicy your jalapeno is. You can include some of the pepper's seeds if you want the dip to be extra spicy. To make it milder, use less jalapeno, or replace it with green bell pepper instead.
- Serve roasted corn pico with chips for dipping, or use it as a topping for tofu tacos, quesadillas, or burrito bowls.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flavors will develop further with time.
- Want to pair it with a bit of sweet? I suggest pairing this savory salsa alongside of Strawberry Salsa!
What to Serve With Roasted Corn Pico
If you're a fan of the roasted corn pico salsa at Moe's or Chipotle, you'll love making this easy and fresh salsa to add to burrito bowls!
Cook up your favorite protein, like Air Fryer Tofu for Tacos, Sofritas, or my Instant Pot Vegetarian Taco Meat, and add it to a bowl of plain or Spanish Rice, Seasoned Black Beans, and all of your favorite toppings.
Smoky Red Pepper Crema, Vegan Avocado Dressing, and Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce are other tasty condiments that you'll want to try on your tacos and taco salads!
Basic pico de gallo (without corn) is delicious too!
More Delicious Mexican Recipes
- Mexican Sugar Cookies
- Vegan Birria Tacos
- Air Fryer Quesadilla
- Vegetarian Enchiladas
- Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
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Roasted Corn Pico
Ingredients
- 2 ears corn roasted or grilled
- 2 medium vine ripened tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves loosely packed
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Juice of a lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to carefully shave off the roasted corn kernels.
- Finely dice the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and jalapeno (removing the seeds).
- Add everything to a large mixing bowl along with the garlic, lime juice and salt. Mix well to combine. Taste and add additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Notes
- For the best flavor, roast or grill fresh corn on the cob for this recipe. You can also air fry corn on the cob to roast it! It only takes 8 minutes to cook corn this way.
- Serve roasted corn pico with chips for dipping, or use it as a topping for tacos, quesadillas, or burrito bowls.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
