Description
Quick Mexican Corn Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful side dish featuring fresh sweet corn kernels tossed with red onions, green bell pepper, jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, and a blend of spices. This easy-to-prepare salsa is perfect for serving as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats, tacos, or as a dip with chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn kernels
- 1/3 cup red onions, finely diced
- 2/5 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tbsp jalapeno, minced
- 4 tbsp cilantro, freshly chopped
Seasonings and Others
- 3 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Start by finely dicing the red onions and green bell pepper. Mince the jalapeno and chop the cilantro fresh to retain all their flavors and aromas.
- Mix the salsa ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh sweet corn kernels, diced red onions, green bell pepper, minced jalapeno, and chopped cilantro. This mixture forms the base of your salsa.
- Add the dressing and seasoning: Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice and extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle the kosher salt, black pepper, and ground cumin evenly over the mixture to enhance the flavors. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly.
- Chill and serve: For the best taste, refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve chilled as a side dish, topping for tacos, or with tortilla chips as a tasty dip.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet corn for the best flavor, but frozen corn can be substituted if fresh is unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno according to preferred heat level.
- This salsa can be made a few hours ahead of time and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- For a smoky twist, consider lightly grilling the corn before mixing.
- Perfect companion for Mexican dishes like tacos, grilled meats, or as a refreshing snack with chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican Corn Salsa, Fresh Corn Salsa, Quick Salsa Recipe, No Cook Salsa, Mexican Side Dish
