Avocado Corn Salsa
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Avocado Corn Salsa
Description
This salsa features two cups of corn, charred in a hot skillet to bring out a smoky sweetness without burning. The charred kernels are mixed with minced jalapeños, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro, adding fresh herbaceous and spicy notes. Lime juice adds acidity and brightness, while a small amount of sugar can help balance flavors, especially if using frozen or less sweet corn. Salt and pepper season to taste.
Diced avocado is folded in last, contributing a creamy element that cools the slight heat from jalapeño. The freshness of the lime juice complements the richness of the avocado, creating a balanced salsa suitable for serving with chips, tacos, grilled meats, or as a topping for other dishes.
While the corn is best charred fresh, the recipe allows skipping this step if preferred, providing flexibility. This salsa makes roughly three cups, with servings adjusted based on use.
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn kernels see note 1
- 2 fresh jalapeños seeded and minced
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro fresh
- 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed will taste best
- 1 tsp granulated sugar optional but recommended, especially if using frozen corn
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 small avocado pitted, peeled, then diced
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over HIGH or MED HIGH heat until very hot. Add a drizzle of vegetable oil and add corn kernels in an even layer. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until corn is charred, but not burnt.
- Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled corn with jalapeños, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and avocado. Stir.
- Serve immediately, or add a layer of plastic wrap directly on top of the salsa in the mixing bowl, then cover the entire bowl tightly and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- Fresh corn on the cob is ideal (about 4 ears) for best flavor; alternatively, use thawed and dried frozen corn.
- Charring the corn adds depth but can be skipped if desired for a fresher taste.
- This recipe yields about 3 cups of salsa; serving size depends on your use case.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 600mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1163IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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