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Corn Salsa

Serving Size: 10
This vibrant corn salsa is the ultimate summer appetizer! Made with raw sweet corn, red onion, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of chili powder, it's bursting with fresh flavors. Perfect for dipping or as a topping for your favorite dishes.

Recipe by: Cookie and Kate

Cook Times

Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook0
Hands-Off Cook0
Passive0
Total Time15 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls

Ingredients

  • 4 ear sweet corn kernels from shucked sweet corn or frozen corn, defrosted and drained, 16 oz for 10 servings
  • 1 each medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 each jalapeno pepper seeds removed for mild, finely chopped
  • 2 each lime juiced
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder adjust as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin adjust as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  • In a medium serving bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Stir to combine.
  • Adjust to taste, if necessary: For more zing, add about 1 teaspoon more vinegar or 1 tablespoon more lime juice. For more flavor overall, add another pinch of chili powder, cumin or salt. For more spice, add more jalapeño.
  • For best flavor, allow the salsa to marinate for 20 minutes before serving. This salsa keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for 3 to 4 days.
Reheating Instructions
This salsa keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg