Red Wine Charred Tomato and Corn Salsa
 
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Grill or no grill, you can whip up this Red Wine Charred Tomato and Corn Salsa. Serve it piping hot on top of your favorite meat or rice, or chilled as a flavorful salsa.
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Recipe type: Side Dishes
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ large red onion, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped into about ¼" thick bite size pieces
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper, plus more for seasoning
  • 1 pint (2 cups) grape tomatoes or snacking tomato medley
  • 3 ears charred corn on the cob
  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • juice of ½-1 lime, depending on taste (1-2 tablespoons)
  • dash of cayenne (optional)
Directions
  1. Husk corn and rinse strings off with water. Rub corn with about a tablespoon of olive oil. Season all sides with salt and pepper. On a grill or with the flame of a gas range stove, set corn over medium fire for 5 minutes, turning once each side becomes blackened and charred.* Set aside.
  2. In a large cast iron skillet, heat remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Once oil is hot enough that water sizzles, add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until onions become slightly tender.
  3. At this point, preheat oven to broiling.
  4. To your pan, add zucchini, jalapeno, garlic, red wine, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine. Increase heat to medium high and stir until liquid is reduced, about 5 mins more.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in tomatoes. Cut kernels from cob and add to pan. Place skillet under broiler for 5-6 minutes or until tomatoes are charred.
  6. Remove pan from oven and add lime juice and dash of cayenne (optional). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and serve immediately.
  7. Chill leftovers and serve as a salsa for future meals.
Notes
*Kernels will make popping sounds as they heat. Don't be alarmed!
Recipe by Breezy Bakes at https://www.breezybakes.com/charred-tomato-corn-salsa/