Race Day Salsa Recipe

Name: Race Day Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ears corn on the cob with husks; 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed; 6 Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red onion, diced; 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped; 1 lime, juiced; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can tomato juice; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 pinch kosher salt, or to taste; 1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste

Servings: persons

4 ears corn on the cob with husks
2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
6 Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 lime, juiced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (12 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 pinch kosher salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste

1
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2
Place ears onto the heated grill; roast corn until husks show burn marks on all sides and corn kernels are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Turn ears of corn often.
3
Let corn ears cool until they can be handled; pull back husks and cut the roasted kernels from the ears. Place kernels into a large salad bowl.
4
Lightly toss corn with black beans, plum tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno peppers, lime juice, cilantro, and garlic. Pour tomato juice and tomato sauce over the salsa; toss again. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
5
Chill salsa at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

231

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ears corn on the cob with husks, 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed, 6 Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Race Day Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Race Day Salsa

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