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Fresh Corn Salsa

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🌽 Vibrant, fresh salsa bursting with sweet corn flavor and zesty lime that brightens any meal
🥑 Perfectly balanced blend of crisp vegetables and herbs for a refreshing, healthy appetizer

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings (about 4 cups)

Ingredients

– 3 cups raw corn kernels (from about 4 cobs of shucked sweet corn)

– 1 cup finely chopped red onion (about ½ medium onion)

– 1 diced ripe avocado (optional)

– ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1 bunch)

– 1 to 2 medium finely chopped jalapeños (use 1 for mild-to-medium heat or 2 for spicier salsa)

– ¼ cup lime juice (about 2 limes)

– 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

– ¼ teaspoon chili powder

– ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

– ½ teaspoon fine salt

Instructions

1-Making Fresh Corn Salsa is straightforward and fun, starting with fresh ingredients that blend into a tasty mix. Begin by pulling together all your items in one spot to keep things smooth. Wash everything well to ensure it’s clean and ready for action.

2-Next, cut the raw corn kernels from the cobs using a sharp knife. This step brings that sweet crunch without any cooking needed, though a quick soak in lime juice can boost the flavor even more. Remember, fresh corn is best when used soon after picking for top sweetness.

3-Now, finely chop the red onion, cilantro, jalapeños, and any other veggies. Combine them in a medium bowl with the corn kernels. Add in the lime juice, white wine vinegar, chili powder, ground cumin, and fine salt, then stir everything well to mix.

4-Mixing and Marinating
After stirring, taste and tweak as needed maybe more lime for zing or extra jalapeño for heat. Let the salsa sit for 20 minutes so flavors meld together. This resting time makes a big difference in taste.

5-Once it’s ready, serve it up with your favorite dishes. For a fun twist, try it alongside a spicy margarita recipe from our site to elevate your meal. The whole process takes about 20 minutes and results in a fresh, crunchy delight.

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Notes

🌽 Use the freshest sweet corn possible for the best flavor – corn that was just harvested will be naturally sweeter
🥑 If adding avocado, wait until just before serving to prevent browning, or toss with extra lime juice
🌶️ Remove jalapeño seeds and membranes for milder heat, or leave them in for extra spiciness

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Marination Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ½ cup
  • Calories: 65
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 2
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 11
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 0