Corn Salsa Recipe

Name: Corn Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 cups
Ingredients: 3 cups corn kernels; 1 or 2 or 2 Jalapeno peppers; ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro; ½ cup finely chopped red onion; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 medium tomato; ¾ cup canned black beans; ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle chili or smoked paprika

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Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
5 cups
Calories
46 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Mexican

Corn Salsa Recipe

Iris Warren

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This simple corn salsa is ready in minutes and is a great alternative to traditional salsa or pico de gallo. Pair it as an appetizer with tortilla chips or pair it with grilled chicken or your favorite Mexican recipes.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 cups corn kernels from about 3 large ears corn
1 or 2 or 2 Jalapeno peppers minced (seeded if desired)
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
1 medium tomato seeded and diced, optional
¾ cup canned black beans drained and rinsed, optional
¼ teaspoon ground chipotle chili or smoked paprika optional or to taste

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Instructions

Combine corn, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, lime, salt in a large bowl. Add tomato (if using), black beans (if using.)
Taste and add chipotle or smoked paprika to taste (if using.) Serve immediately.

Notes

Make-Ahead: Will keep for 3 days sealed in a resealable container in the refrigerator. The flavors and spiciness will fade after one day. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary. Add additional lime, salt, and chipotle chili to taste.
Tip: To cut the corn off the cob stand corn on end in a large bowl. Cut kernels off the cob with a sharp chef’s knife into the bowl. Measure out 3 cups of kernels and reserve any extra for another use. Proceed with making the salsa in the bowl.
The amount of heat in this salsa is totally customizable. For mild salsa use only one seeded jalapeno. For more heat add the second jalapeno. And for hot salsa add in the seeds (They carry more heat than the green part of the chili.)
Taste the salsa before adding the chipotle. If you want the smoky flavor but no more extra heat use smoked paprika instead.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 serving = ½ cup Calories 46kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 209mg (9%) Potassium 122mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 196IU (4%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 46 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1 serving = ½ cup
Calories	46kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	209mg	9%
Potassium	122mg	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	196IU	4%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	6mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%