Fresh Corn Salsa
This fresh corn salsa recipe is the perfect summer appetizer! It’s made simply with sweet corn, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime and a dash of chili powder (avocado is optional). Recipe yields about 4 cups salsa.
Prep: 20min
Total: 20min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1/2 cup (without optional avocado)
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1/2 cup (without optional avocado), calories 58 calories, Sugar 4.5 g, Sodium 152.2 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Saturated Fat 0.2 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
Ingredients:
- 3 cups raw corn kernels* (from about 4 cobs of shucked sweet corn)
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
- Optional: 1 diced ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1 bunch)
- 1 to 2 medium jalapeños, finely chopped (use 1 for mild-to-medium salsa or 2 for more spicy salsa)
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes), to taste
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instruction:
- In a medium serving bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Adjust to taste, if necessary: For more zing, add about 1 teaspoon more vinegar or 1 tablespoon more lime juice. For more flavor overall, add another pinch of salt. For more spice, add more jalapeño.
- For best flavor, allow the salsa to marinate for 20 minutes before serving. This salsa keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for 3 to 4 days.
Chipotle’s Official Corn Salsa Recipe !
FAQ
What is corn salsa made of?
Corn Salsa is a fresh corn salad with tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, jalapeno, and cilantro. Add a squeeze of lime and you’re done! Imagine Chipotle’s corn salsa with a scoop of Pico de Gallo all mixed together. That’s what this fresh salsa tastes like.
How long will homemade corn salsa last in the fridge?
For best flavor, allow the salsa to marinate for 20 minutes before serving. This salsa keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for 3 to 4 days.
What is chipotle corn salsa made of?
A sweet salsa with medium heat, copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa recipe is made with roasted poblano peppers, jalapeños, red onion, citrus juice, and plenty of corn. Use frozen corn like Chipotle does, or follow my easy tutorial for use fresh corn on the cob.
How do you make Bobby Flay salsa?
Bobby Flay’s Habanero Salsa
- 4 units red tomatoes.
- 0.25 cups red onion.
- 2 tablespoons cilantro.
- 2 tablespoons parsley.
- 2 cloves garlic.
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cumin.
- 2 teaspoons lime juice.
- 1 teaspoons habanero pepper.
