Roasted Summer Salsa with Cucumber Chips

5 from 2 votes

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Cucumbers on a plate with salsa.

It’s high summer here in Wisconsin and no one is enjoying it more than our family.  Our kids have been enjoying the lake on weekends, with lots of swimming, fishing and kayak races.  The grown-ups have been equally thrilled to bask in the season and all the foods of summer.

Corn and peppers in a pan.
We had our first big summer gathering at the cottage, over the holiday weekend and dubbed it it a 5th of July Party.  Although it may have appeared as a small group to some,  with only a dozen adults and probably as many kids present, it was just the right size for our small cottage on a small lake in the middle of Nowhere, Wisconsin.
Summer salsa in a bowl.
There was Sangria (coming soon!), there was Rhubarb Slush, there was Cornell Chicken, and even Jerked Beef.  That list is just the tip of the ice berg.  Of relevance to this post, their was fresh corn on the cob as well.
Roasted summer salsa in a bowl.
Our 5th of July fete was a great success if judged by the smiles and laughter of our human guests, and the cannines who were fetching water toys off the pier.  In spite of all the food, we did pretty well with not having an over abundance of leftovers; there were however a few ears of corn that found themselves wrapped in cellophane and on the lower shelf of our fridge.
Summer salsa on a cucumber.
Just the next day, on the 6th of July, that same corn found itself falling into a hot iron skillet where I roasted it to a brown tenderness.  A few sweet baby bell peppers joined it, and before you know it another party was commencing on the stovetop.
Corn salsa in a bowl with cucumber chips.
My original intent was to serve this with some traditional tortilla chips but before I could open the bag, that little light that sometimes illuminates between my ears started flashing.  “Use the cucumber, use the cucumber, use the cucumber,”  the signals were coming loud and clear.  In lieu of the store-bought, processed and salt and fat-laden chips, we subbed a fresh fat cucumber and the party went on and on.  Happy summer, try this light and healthy taste of the season.  I know you’ll like it.  -Dan
Slices of cucumber with corn salsa.

Roasted Summer Salsa with Cucumber Chips

5 from 2 votes
A Platter Talk Exclusive
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 3 ears leftover sweet corn
  • 4 sweet baby bell peppers, thinly sliced with seeds removed
  • 1 can low or reduced sodium black beans, drained
  • 2 avocados, diced in small cubes
  • 1 small red onion chopped, 3/4 cup
  • juice from 2 limes
  • 1 hand full cherry tomatoes, washed, rinsed and quartered
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber, peeled and seeded
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, washed, rinsed and chopped.
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped or pressed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Kosher salt to taste, 1-2 teaspoons
  • Crushed black pepper
  • 2 large cucumbers, washed and sliced into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices

Instructions 

  • Place 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add corn and peppers, stir continuously over medium high heat until slightly blackened.
  • In large mixing bowl combine the above with remaining ingredients, except for sliced cucumbers.
  • Serve immediately on cucumber chips or cover, seal and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 14mg, Potassium: 847mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 2181IU, Vitamin C: 89mg, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Side
Cuisine: American
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Dan & Scott split their time between Wisconsin and Southwest Florida and are dads to six boys. Good food runs through their veins, and they love showing others how to cook easy recipes.

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29 Comments

  1. Guaranteed, your Roasted Summer Salsa with Cucumber Chips will be served at our next party! Love stepping away from the “bag o chips”! Thanks Dan!

    1. Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave such a nice comment. This salsa dish is truly one of summer; I hope you will continue to follow us here on Platter Talk!