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Corn Salsa

A vibrant and refreshing corn salsa that combines sweet corn, zesty lime, and fresh herbs for a perfect dip or topping.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: corn, fresh, salsa
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels can use canned or frozen if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 medium red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeño seeded and finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients

  • If using fresh corn, remove the kernels from the cob using a sharp knife. Hold the cob upright in a bowl to catch any falling kernels.
  • Finely dice the red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño. Make sure to remove the seeds from the jalapeño to control the heat level.
  • Chop the fresh cilantro, ensuring no large stems are included.

Mix the Salsa

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, red onion, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño.
  • Add the freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
  • Using a spoon, gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Be careful not to mash the corn.

Taste and Adjust

  • Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You may want to add more lime juice, salt, or pepper based on your preference.

Serve

  • Transfer the corn salsa to a serving bowl and enjoy it with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats.
  • For best flavor, let the salsa sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

This corn salsa can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will continue to develop as it sits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 4mg