Blackened Corn and Jicama Pico de Gallo

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 16
Yield: 16 servings

Description

Try this zesty cold relish recipe that can be used on a variety of foods, including fish tacos, nachos, salads, and much more.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh corn kernels
2 cups peeled, chopped jicama
1 cup diced red onion
1 cup small diced white onion
1 cup small diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup small diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups small diced tomatoes
1 lime, zested and juiced

Directions

1 Heat a large skillet over high heat. Cook corn kernels in the hot skillet, turning frequently, until beginning to blacken slightly, about 5 minutes.
2 Mix corn, jicama, red onion, white onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, olive oil, white vinegar, salt, cumin, black pepper, red wine vinegar, and chili powder together in a large bowl. Add cilantro, tomatoes, lime zest, and lime juice to the corn mixture; gently stir to incorporate.