5 from 939 votes
Chipotle Corn Salsa (Copycat)
Chipotle Corn Salsa combines roasted or cooked corn kernels with finely chopped poblano and jalapeño peppers, red onion, and cilantro, flavored with fresh lemon and lime juice. The salsa balances smoky, spicy, and bright citrusy notes with sweet corn, making a vibrant dip or topping for tacos and bowls.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
10
servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories:
75 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 24 ounces corn see note 1, frozen
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 large poblano pepper peeled, seeded, and finely chopped (see note 2, roasted
- 2 jalapeno pepper stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped (see note 3, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- salt
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Cook corn according to package directions. Spread on a baking sheet to cool.
- To a large bowl, add cooled corn, red onion, jalapeño peppers, poblano pepper, cilantro, lemon juice, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and serve with tortilla chips, burrito bowls, and tacos.
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Notes
- To roast poblanos, broil until skin blisters, then cover to steam; peel off skin before chopping.
- Use frozen corn per Chipotle's version, or cook fresh corn by boiling or roasting for added flavor.
- Adjust spice by removing pepper seeds for milder salsa or including them for more heat; substitute bell peppers for no heat.
- To make a creamy corn salad, mix this salsa with mayo, sour cream, garlic, chili powder, and Cotija cheese.
- Cilantro can be substituted with parsley if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
75kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
247mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
118IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 118IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.