This vibrant corn salsa combines sweet and juicy golden corn kernels with a colorful medley of vegetables, all tied together with a zesty lime dressing. It’s perfect for serving with warm, crispy homemade corn tortilla chips. Whether it’s for a party or a quick snack, this salsa is sure to be a refreshing and flavorful hit!
Ingredients
🌽 16 oz steamed corn
🧅 1/2 red onion
🌶 1 red bell pepper
🌶 1 jalapeño (remove most seeds for less heat)
🍅 1/2 large tomato or 1 small tomato
🌿 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
🍋 Juice of 2 limes
🍚 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar, white vinegar)
🫒 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
🌶 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
🌱 1/4 teaspoon cumin
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌮 Corn tortillas (for chips)
🛢 Oil (for frying tortillas)
🧂 Flaky salt (for seasoning chips)
Instructions
1- Prepare the Corn:
- If using frozen corn, steam or sauté until warmed. For fresh corn, boil or grill and then cut the kernels off the cob.
2- Dice the Vegetables:
- Finely dice the red onion, red bell pepper, and tomato. Finely chop the jalapeño, removing most seeds to manage spiciness. Roughly chop the cilantro.
3- Make the Dressing:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, rice vinegar, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
4- Combine the Ingredients:
- Add the corn, diced onion, bell pepper, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro to the dressing. Toss well, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5- Prepare the Tortilla Chips:
- Stack and slice the corn tortillas into wedges. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry a few tortilla wedges at a time until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes.
6- Season and Serve the Chips:
- Transfer the fried chips to a wire rack or paper towels. While hot, sprinkle with flaky salt. Repeat until all chips are fried.
7- Serve:
- Serve the cooled corn salsa with the warm, crispy chips or as a side dish with grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4-6 servings
Calories: 300
Proteins: 5g
Fats: 18g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Equipment: Frying pan, whisk, large bowl, cutting board, knife, wire rack, paper towels.
Cooking Tips
- To control the salsa's heat level, adjust the amount of jalapeño.
- Season chips immediately out of the fryer for optimal salt adherence.
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