Fresh Corn Salsa with Lime and Cilantro Recipe
A vibrant and zesty Corn Salsa featuring sweet corn, fresh jalapenos, red onion, and cilantro tossed in a tangy lime dressing. Perfect as a refreshing appetizer or a flavorful side dish to complement any Mexican-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 24 oz frozen corn (thawed)
- ½ red onion (finely diced)
- 2 jalapenos (seeded and finely diced)
- 1 bunch cilantro (finely chopped)
Seasonings and Dressing
- 2 limes (juiced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, add the thawed corn, finely diced red onion, seeded and diced jalapenos, and chopped cilantro. This mixture forms the fresh base of your salsa.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and ground cumin until thoroughly combined to create a zesty and well-seasoned dressing.
- Toss and Coat: Pour the lime dressing over the corn mixture, tossing gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salsa to chill.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve the corn salsa with crispy tortilla chips as a refreshing appetizer or as a vibrant side for your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Make sure to thaw the frozen corn completely for the best texture and flavor.
- For extra heat, leave some jalapeno seeds in or add more jalapenos.
- This salsa can be prepared a day ahead, allowing flavors to intensify overnight.
- Use fresh lime juice for a brighter and fresher taste compared to bottled lime juice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: corn salsa, fresh salsa, Mexican appetizer, gluten free snack, jalapeno salsa, lime salsa, no cook recipe
