Description
Corn salsa is a colorful and zesty dish that adds a burst of flavor to any meal. With the crunch of fresh corn, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy lime dressing, it’s perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a topping for tacos. This vibrant salsa is not only quick to prepare but also brings smiles and compliments at every gathering. Whip it up in just 15 minutes for your next summer barbecue or picnic, and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn (off the cob)
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes (diced)
- ½ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the countertop.
- Cut kernels off fresh corn to yield about 2 cups.
- Dice tomatoes and finely chop red onion.
- Mince jalapeño pepper, adjusting heat level as desired.
- In a bowl, combine all prepared veggies with lime juice and mix well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and cilantro; stir gently.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or chill for an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, consider mixing in diced avocado. Substitute cilantro with parsley if preferred. Adjust jalapeño quantity based on spice tolerance.