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Corn Salsa

This corn salsa is fresh corn kernels combined with lime juice, cilantro, red onion and two types of peppers to make a light and refreshing dip. Serve your salsa with chips or use as a topping for grilled chicken or fish, then watch the rave reviews come in!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 5 ears fresh corn OR 3 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1/3 cup red onion minced
  • 2 tablespoons Jalapeño seeds and ribs removed, then minced
  • 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded and finely diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. If using fresh corn, shuck the corn. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Place the corn on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until corn is tender and charred. Use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cob.
  2. If you're using frozen corn, skip the grilling step.
  3. Place the corn, red onion, jalapeno, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day before serving.

Notes

  • My favorite way to prepare this salsa is with fresh grilled corn. That being said, I've also made it with steamed fresh corn and thawed from frozen corn kernels with great results. So if you don't have access to a grill or fresh corn, just use a bag of frozen corn and you'll be just fine.
  • I remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno which makes this a mild salsa. If you prefer a spicier dip, leave some of the seeds and ribs in the jalapeno.

Nutrition Information

Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 276mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 818IU (16%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 276mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 818IU 16%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.