Description
This Easy Corn Salsa is a fresh, vibrant, and versatile dish perfect for snacking or as a flavorful side. Combining sweet corn with zesty lime and lemon juice, crisp red onion, spicy jalapeno, and fragrant cilantro, it offers a delightful balance of flavors that is quick to prepare and sure to please.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz bag frozen yellow sweet corn, thawed (or 2 1/2 cups fresh corn)
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeno, deseeded and diced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Thaw the frozen corn or use fresh corn cut from the cob. Dice the red onion and jalapeno (removing seeds from the jalapeno to reduce heat if desired). Chop the fresh cilantro finely.
- Mix Salsa: In a medium-sized bowl, combine corn, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, sea salt, fresh lime juice, and fresh lemon juice. Toss everything together thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Season to Taste: Taste the salsa and add additional sea salt if needed to enhance the flavors to your preference.
- Serve: Enjoy the salsa immediately as a snack with chips, an appetizer, or as a fresh side dish alongside your meal.
- Store: Transfer the salsa to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep fresh for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use fresh corn in season for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the jalapeno quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- For a sweeter salsa, consider adding a small amount of honey or sugar.
- This salsa is great for topping tacos, grilled meats, or mixed into salads.
- Make sure to store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent odors from spreading in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
