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Smoky Corn and Jicama Fresh Salsa

Smoky Corn and Jicama Fresh Salsa

A refreshing salsa combines sweet corn and crunchy jicama with a hint of smoky spice, perfect for brightening up any meal. It’s easy to make and adds a vibrant twist to your favorite chips or grilled dishes.

★★★★★5(10 reviews)Updated: Mar 31, 2026
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 5 min
Total Time 25 min
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients 0/16

Why This Dish Is Hard To Resist

This salsa is a vibrant mix of sweet, crunchy, and smoky flavors that brighten up any meal. It combines fresh ingredients with a hint of char that adds depth without overpowering. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for warm weather.

Best Cooking Tips

- Use fresh corn and grill it until slightly charred for the best smoky flavor.
- Peel and dice the jicama just before mixing to keep it crisp.
- Let the salsa rest for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend well.

Directions

Warm a large skillet over high heat. Once it’s hot, add the corn kernels and cook them, stirring often, until they start to get a little charred and smoky—this usually takes about 5 minutes. While the corn is cooking, combine the jicama, red and white onions, red and green bell peppers, olive oil, both types of vinegar, salt, cumin, black pepper, and chili powder in a big bowl. When the corn is ready, toss it in with the veggies and spices. Finally, add the cilantro, chopped tomatoes, lime zest, and lime juice, then give everything a gentle mix to bring all the flavors together.

Simple Serving Suggestions

This salsa pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, fish, or tacos. It also makes a great topping for chips or as a fresh side salad to brighten up any plate. Try it spooned over avocado toast for a tasty twist.

How To Store For Later

Store the salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The jicama will stay crunchy, but the flavors develop best when served fresh. Give it a gentle stir before serving again.
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By Daniel Carter
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Heart icon Nutrition Facts

90 Calories
Fat
4 g
Carbs
13 g
Protein
2 g
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
6 g
Sodium
150 mg
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
*Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

Reviews (10)

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User Reviews

Leila
★★★★★
May 09, 2026
Served this at a picnic and everyone loved it. The freshness and slight smokiness was a lovely contrast to the usual dips.
Tomasz K.
★★★★★
May 08, 2026
The combo of corn and jicama was fresh and unique. Took maybe 15 minutes, will definitely make again.
Viktor S.
★★★★★
Apr 20, 2026
The smoky corn is a nice twist, gave it a unique flavor. Easy recipe and refreshing for a quick snack.
Tobias L.
★★★★★
Apr 11, 2026
Made this for guests, everyone liked it. The smoky flavor adds a nice twist, and it’s super easy to whip up fast.
Luca
★★★★★
Mar 30, 2026
Sweet smoky corn and crunchy jicama worked perfectly. Quick prep and everyone at the dinner table enjoyed it.
Daniel
★★★★★
Mar 29, 2026
Made this for a small get-together and everyone asked for the recipe. Really tasty and fresh with a nice crunch.
Omar
★★★★★
Mar 28, 2026
Loved the smoky flavor combined with fresh ingredients. Took me 15 minutes and guests really liked it at dinner.
Amir
★★★★★
Mar 11, 2026
First time cooking with jicama and it was awesome. The smoky flavor made it stand out, will make again.
Tomislav
★★★★★
Jan 31, 2026
I was surprised how easy this was to make and how good it turned out. Perfect salsa for a light dinner.
Laila R.
★★★★★
Jan 23, 2026
The jicama added a great crunch that balanced well with the smoky corn. My husband asked for seconds right away!
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