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How to Make the BEST Corn Salsa
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How to Make the BEST Corn Salsa

This corn salsa combines grilled or thawed corn kernels with black beans, tomato, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro for a bright, fresh side or topping. It balances sweet corn and smoky notes from the grill with the freshness of lime juice and the earthiness of cumin and canola oil. The texture is a lively mix of juicy, tender, and crunchy elements, ideal for chips, tacos, or grilled meats.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 89 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups corn , 2 cobs grilled corn, or 1 ½ cups frozen corn that has been thawed
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained, canned
  • ⅓ cup tomato chopped
  • ⅓ cup onion red, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeño 1 medium jalapeño, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground

Instructions

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  1. If grilling corn, simply cook it in the husk on a hot grill. I suggest keeping the corn in its husks to steam as it cooks. Close the lid, turn the corn every five minutes or so, for around 15-20 minutes. Remove the husks and silk and set aside to cool.
  2. Cut the kernels from the cooled grilled corn cobs, or thaw and rinse the frozen corn kernels and drain well. Add the corn to a medium size bowl with the black beans, tomato, red onion, jalapeño and cilantro. Drizzle with the lime juice, canola oil, ground cumin and kosher salt. Toss to coat. Eat with chips or tacos, or spoon over chicken or steaks.

Notes

  • Grill corn in husks on a hot grill for 15-20 minutes, turning every five minutes to steam and char evenly.
  • You can substitute raw corn cut from the cob if preferred instead of grilled or frozen corn.
  • Drain and rinse canned black beans well before adding to reduce excess moisture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 389mg (16%) Potassium 216mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 185IU (4%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89

% Daily Value*

Calories 89kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 389mg 16%
Potassium 216mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 185IU 4%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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