Fresh Corn Salsa
Bright, zesty, and bursting with summer flavors, Fresh Corn Salsa is the ultimate side dish or appetizer for your next gathering! This vibrant recipe showcases tender, sweet corn kernels combined with juicy roma tomatoes, tangy lime juice, and a touch of spice from minced jalapeño peppers. Finely chopped red onion and fresh cilantro bring a refreshing herbal crunch, while a drizzle of olive oil ties all the flavors together. Perfectly balanced with a hint of salt and pepper, this salsa is as simple to prepare as it is delightful to eat—ready in just 20 minutes without any cooking required when using frozen or canned corn. Serve it with crispy tortilla chips, spoon it over tacos, or pair it with grilled meats for a colorful and crowd-pleasing addition to your menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 2 whole, diced roma tomatoes
- 0.5 medium, finely chopped red onion
- 1 seeded and minced jalapeño pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by cooking the corn: If using fresh corn, bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the corn and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Remove the corn and let it cool before cutting the kernels off the cob.
If using canned or frozen corn, drain and rinse the canned corn, or thaw the frozen corn, and pat dry.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels with the diced roma tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and minced jalapeño pepper.
Add the chopped cilantro leaves to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the lime juice mixture over the corn and vegetable mixture.
Gently toss everything together to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lime juice, or pepper as preferred.
Let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.4 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1277 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.8 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.9 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1804 mg | 38% | |
*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.
