Description
This Chipotle Corn Salsa recipe delivers a smoky, sweet, and spicy flavor explosion. Perfect as a dip, topping, or side, it’s versatile and guaranteed to impress. Learn how to make this easy corn salsa with fresh ingredients for the ultimate taste experience!
Ingredients
- Fresh Corn: 2 cups, grilled, boiled, or thawed from frozen
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce: 1-2 peppers, minced (adjust to taste)
- Red Onion: 1/2 cup, finely diced
- Jalapeño: 1, seeded and finely diced (optional)
- Fresh Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Grill, boil, or roast corn until tender. Cut kernels off the cob. If using frozen, thaw completely.
- Chop Vegetables: Finely dice red onion and jalapeño (if using). Roughly chop cilantro.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine corn, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Add minced chipotle peppers, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add Lime Juice and Chill: Squeeze lime juice over mixture. Toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy with tortilla chips, as a topping for grilled meats, or in tacos.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, grill the corn before cutting it off the cob.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to control the heat. Remove seeds from the jalapeño for a milder salsa.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Let the salsa sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Overnight is even better!
- Add a can of drained black beans, diced avocado, or mango for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chipotle Corn Salsa, Spicy Corn Salsa, Corn Salsa Recipe, Easy Corn Salsa, Mexican Salsa, Appetizer, Side Dish, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan