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Corn Salsa

Fresh and Zesty Corn Salsa: Easy Summer Bliss

This Easy Corn Salsa is a vibrant blend of sweet corn and smoky poblano, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 medium Poblano Pepper Roasted and diced
  • 3 cups Fresh Corn or 3 cups of thawed frozen or canned corn
  • 1 medium Diced Red Onion or green onions for milder flavor
For the Heat
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper minced; adjust to taste
For Freshness
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro or parsley if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice fresh juice for best flavor
For Richness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil optional for lighter salsa
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin optional but recommended
For Seasoning
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For Serving
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips for scooping

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to broil. Arrange the poblano pepper on a baking sheet and broil for about 5 minutes, or until the skin is blackened and blistered.
  2. Once roasted, transfer it to a bowl and cover it to steam for 5-10 minutes. Then, peel off the skin, remove the seeds, and dice the poblano.
  3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add your corn and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced poblano, corn, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Gently stir to mix ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  6. Stir again before serving and adjust seasoning. Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This corn salsa is gluten-free and customizable for different spice levels. Perfect for summer barbecues and gatherings.

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