Chipotle Corn Salsa
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Chipotle Corn Salsa
Description
Chipotle Corn Salsa brings together corn kernels, either fresh or frozen, cooked until tender, and combined with red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. The lime juice and olive oil add a fresh acidity and smooth mouthfeel, balancing the slight heat of jalapeño with herbaceous notes. The preparation involves simple chopping and mixing, followed by chilling to harmonize flavors. This salsa achieves a mix of crunch and softness with a mild spicy kick.
The salsa complements tortilla chips for dipping but also shines as a fresh topping on tacos, grilled meats, or rice bowls. Its combination of crunchy corn and fresh herbs injects brightness into many dishes without overpowering them, offering a fresh flavor contrast.
If you prefer a milder salsa, the jalapeño can be replaced with sweet red bell pepper. The salsa keeps well chilled and often tastes even better after a day as flavors develop.
Ingredients
- 12 oz corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
- ½ cup onion red, finely chopped
- ¼ cup jalapeno pepper finely chopped
- ½ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 2 TBSP green onion optional, chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 TBSP olive oil or avocado oil
- ¼ tsp salt plus extra to taste
Instructions
- Cook corn via your favorite method! You'll want to snag a 12 ounce bag or grab two large ears of corn and remove the kernels with a knife. Steam/microwave if using frozen or sauté fresh kernels in a skillet until tender. Easy peasy!
- Allow corn to cool and combine with onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and green onion. Add lime juice and a tablespoon of your favorite healthy oil (we love using avocado oil here!) then season with salt.
- Toss it all together and chill until ready to eat! It's great right away and even fantastic the following day!
- Serve with tortilla chips for dipping or on top of all your favorite Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. It's great on everything!
Notes
- Substitute sweet red bell pepper for jalapeño to reduce spice.
- Fresh or frozen corn can be used; cook fresh corn kernels by sautéing until tender or steam/microwave frozen corn.
- Chilling salsa before serving enhances the melding of flavors.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 10.3mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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