Recipe For Chipotle Corn Salsa

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.

This corn salsa comes together pretty smoothly, and because it doesn’t have any dairy or mayo, it’s great for backyard barbecues. By the way, corn chips are mandatory with this recipe! They scoop up the salsa perfectly, without any drips.

recipe for chipotle corn salsa

Chipotle Corn Salsa (Copycat)

recipe for chipotle corn salsa

A sweet salsa with medium heat, copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa recipe is made roasted poblano peppers, jalapeños, red onion, citrus juice, and plenty of corn. Use frozen corn like Chipotle does, or follow my easy tutorial for fresh corn.

Prep: 20min

Total: 35min

Yield: 10

Serving Size: 0.5 cup

Nutrition Facts: calories 75 kcal, servingSize 0.5 cup, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g

Ingredients:

  • 24 ounces frozen corn ((see note 1))
  • 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 large roasted poblano pepper (peeled and finely chopped (see note 2))
  • 2 jalapeño peppers (stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped (see note 3))
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt
  • tortilla chips (for serving)

Instruction:

  1. Cook corn according to package directions. Spread on a baking sheet to cool.
  2. To a large bowl, add cooled corn, red onion, jalapeño peppers, poblano pepper, cilantro, lemon juice, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and serve with tortilla chips, burrito bowls, and tacos.

Chipotle’s Official Corn Salsa Recipe !

FAQ

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.

What corn do they use at Chipotle?

Corn- The Chipotle website says they use white sweet corn however you can use white or yellow corn. I love using fresh corn in the summertime however you can make this recipe all year round with frozen or canned corn. Red onion- adds color and zesty flavor. You can substitute white or yellow onion.

What does Chipotle use in their salsas?

How do we love our tomatillo red-chili salsa? Let us count the ways. Its primary ingredient is the dried red chili pepper – earthy and floral, fruity and hot, smoky and sweet, it gives our beloved hot salsa its delightfully spicy depth and complexity. (Plus, it lets you look like a hero in front of your friends).

Does the corn at Chipotle have sugar?

A cup of cooked corn contains only 3.5 grams of fiber but almost 11 grams of starch and 7 grams of sugar.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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