Corn Salsa Recipe
Corn salsa is a little sweet, a little sour, and a little tangy made with sweet corn instead of tomato base but many of the same ingredients.
Servings: 6
Calories: 68kcal
Ingredients
- 4 whole corn on the cob
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 limes - juice only
- 2 tbsp fresh minced cilantro
- 1/2-1 tsp chipotle chili powder more or less to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt more of less to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil and salt it. Add peeled and cleaned corn on the cob to boiling water, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes. Take corn out and let it cool until you can handle it.
- Cut off small part of the bottom to make the cob stand up easier and place it inside a wide, rimmed baking dish.
- Cut the kernels off the cob with a sharp knife from top to bottom, following the natural curve of the cob. Add cut off kernels into a large mixing bowl.
- Dice onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno and add it all to the corn. Press garlic cloves and add it to the bowl as well.
- Squeeze in lime juice and add seasoning. Mix it all together and let it sit for about 15 minutes before serving (if you can resist it).
Notes
- Storing: If you have any leftover salsa, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Just make sure to give it a good stir before serving again. I don’t recommend freezing it.
- Adjust spice level: There are jalapeño peppers, which are usually mild, and a sprinkle of chili powder. You can add a little more or a little less chili powder to adjust to your tastes. Feel free to sprinkle in some cayenne powder to turn up the heat!
Jalapeños aren’t very spicy chili peppers at all. However, if you have a sensitivity with spicy foods, you can either remove the seeds or make sure to get young peppers. Young peppers have smooth, firm skin. Older peppers are spicier and have visible veins on the skin. If you want more spice, you can use a spicier chili pepper like habanero or serrano peppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 834IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg