Fiesta Zucchini Corn Salsa
Bursting with vibrant colors and zesty flavors, Fiesta Zucchini Corn Salsa is the ultimate summer-inspired dish that doubles as a fresh appetizer or a versatile topping. Featuring sweet, charred corn kernels, crisp zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of heat from diced jalapeño, this salsa delivers a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Tossed in a tangy lime and cumin-spiced dressing, it’s perfectly balanced with smoky paprika and fresh cilantro. Ready in under 30 minutes, this no-fuss recipe is ideal for barbecues, taco nights, or a party platter served alongside tortilla chips. Whether you enjoy it as a dip, a taco topper, or a bright side dish, this gluten-free, vegetarian salsa is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 1.5 cups Corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 0.5 cups (diced) Red bell pepper
- 0.25 cups (diced) Red onion
- 1 small (seeded and diced) Jalapeño
- 0.75 cups (quartered) Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cups (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and dry-roast them for 3–5 minutes until they are lightly charred, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
While the corn cools, dice the zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, evenly-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the charred corn, diced zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, diced jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste the salsa and adjust the salt and lime juice if needed.
Cover the salsa and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.5 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4969 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.6 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2249 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
