Corn salsa is a fresh and flavorful dish that’s perfect for dipping with tortilla chips, topping grilled meats or fish, or serving as a side dish. Simple recipe to make it at home:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked corn kernels (you can use fresh, canned, or frozen corn)
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (adjust amount to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 avocado, diced
Instructions:
- If you’re using fresh corn, cook it by boiling or grilling until tender. If using canned or frozen corn, drain and rinse it under cold water to remove excess salt or ice.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked corn, diced tomato, chopped red onion, diced jalapeño pepper, and chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until well combined.
- If using avocado, gently fold in the diced avocado at this stage.
- Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning or lime juice as needed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the corn salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, give the salsa a final stir and taste. Add more salt, pepper, or lime juice if necessary.
- Serve the corn salsa with tortilla chips as a dip, or use it as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, fish, or steak.
Enjoy this vibrant and delicious corn salsa as a refreshing appetizer or side dish at your next gathering or barbecue! Feel free to customize the recipe by adding additional ingredients such as black beans, bell peppers, or diced mango for extra flavor and texture.
