Corn Salsa
User Reviews
4.7
Corn Salsa
Description
This Corn Salsa starts with fresh cooked corn, which can be prepared in various ways—boiled, grilled, sautéed, or roasted—to add different textures and flavors. The kernels are combined with quartered grape tomatoes, diced bell peppers, finely chopped red onion, cilantro, minced jalapeño for heat, and garlic for depth. The ingredients are gently tossed with fresh lime juice and seasoned with salt and black pepper.
The result is a salsa that balances sweetness from the corn and tomatoes with the mild heat of jalapeño and the citrus brightness from lime juice. The salsa is served chilled, making it refreshing and crisp.
It pairs well with tortilla chips for dipping or can be spooned over grilled chicken, fish, or tossed into salads to add freshness and color. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
The preparation of corn affects the final flavor: grilling or charring adds smoky notes, boiling keeps it sweet and tender, and sautéing caramelizes sugars slightly. Removing kernels from the cob carefully keeps the pieces intact.
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn about 4-5 ears of corn, fresh, cooked and shucked
- 1 cup grape tomatoes Roma can be used as well, quartered
- 1 cup bell pepper red, green, orange, or yellow, seeded and diced
- 1/2 /2 red onion diced finely
- 1/2 /2 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1/2 /2 jalapeño you can use a whole one for spicier, seeded and diced finely
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1-2 lime juiced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- (optional) (optional) tortilla chips for scooping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients together and season with kosher salt and pepper to taste. Chill until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips if desired or over chicken, fish, or a salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Cook corn by boiling 3-5 minutes, grilling 3-5 minutes, microwaving in husk 3-5 minutes, sautéing in a pan, or charring with a gas stove flame or kitchen blow torch for smoky flavor.
- Remove kernels from the cob carefully to maintain corn pieces, which provide texture in the salsa.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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