Description
Corn Salsa is a fresh, colorful, and flavorful summer appetizer made with sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, crisp peppers, lime juice, and fresh herbs. This easy no-cook recipe is perfect for poolside snacks, BBQ parties, picnics, and summer gatherings. Serve it with tortilla chips or use it as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, and seafood.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Corn Salsa
- 4 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Additions
- Crumbled cotija cheese
- Diced mango
- Black beans
- Chopped green onions
- Extra jalapeños for heat
For Serving
- Tortilla chips
- Pita chips
- Taco shells
- Grilled chicken or fish topping
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, avocado, and chop the cilantro.
- Combine the ingredients: Add corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and avocado to a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the salsa: Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving. Enjoy with tortilla chips or as a fresh topping for summer meals.
Notes
For extra smoky flavor, grill the corn before adding it to the salsa. Make this recipe ahead of time for parties, but add the avocado just before serving to keep it fresh and vibrant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: corn salsa, summer snacks, poolside snacks, fresh corn salsa recipe, easy party appetizer, summer dip recipe