Description
This Fresh Corn Salsa is a vibrant, delicious mix of sweet corn, red onion, and cilantro, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Prepare your corn base according to what is in season. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels straight from the cob for the best “pop” of sweetness.
- If using frozen corn, ensure it is completely thawed and patted dry to prevent a watery salsa.
- If using canned corn, rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove the metallic brine taste.
- Finely dice the red onion and mince the jalapeño. To achieve a professional look, try to match the size of the jalapeno mince to the red onion dice. For a milder salsa, ensure all white ribs and seeds are removed from the pepper.
- Using a very sharp knife to prevent bruising, chop the fresh cilantro. Be sure to include the tender stems, as they hold a significant amount of the herb’s flavor.
- Place the corn, onions, and peppers in a large bowl. Squeeze the fresh lime and lemon juice directly over the vegetables. The acidity will help lightly “pickle” the onions and peppers as the mixture sits.
- Add the sea salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro. If your corn lacks sweetness, stir in a tiny drizzle of honey.
- Toss everything together with a large spoon until the vegetables are evenly coated in the citrus juices.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salsa pairs well with tortilla chips or as a topping on grilled meats.
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced tomatoes or avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg