Corn Salsa

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican Inspired, Southern

Keyword best-corn-salsa, corn-salsa-recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 25

Servings servings (may vary)

Calories 71kcal

To Boil Corn: Remove husks and silk from corn. Place corn into a large pot of boiling water seasoned with 1 Tbsp salt. Cook for 5-8 minutes. Drain corn and let cool just until it's easy to handle. Use a sharp knife to remove corn kernels from cob.
To Grill Corn: Pull husk back from each cob and remove silk. Recover corn with husk. Dissolve 1 tsp salt in a large bowl of cold water. Soak corn for 10 minutes. Remove and drain well. Use a paper towel to pat dry. To Grill: Preheat grill to medium. Brush grates with olive oil or coat with grill safe cooking spray.Cook corn for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until fork tender. Remove corn kernels from cob using a sharp knife.
To Roast Corn in the Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spritz liberally with cooking spray.Use a sharp knife to remove corn kernels from cob.Spread corn in a single layer on pan. Spritz lightly with cooking spray. Roast for 15-18 minutes, stirring once. Cool, remove corn kernels from cob then proceed with recipe.
Make Salsa: Add corn kernels to a large mixing bowl. Add jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, garlic and cumin. Toss or stir together to combine.
Serve immediately or chill in an airtight container for at least 1 hour (preferred) then serve as a topping for salads, chicken, pork, tacos, burrito bowls or with tortilla chips for dipping.

Frozen Corn - For a timesaver, you can use canned or frozen corn and skip the grilling and roasting. You'll need around 3 cups total.

Best Variety of Corn for Fresh Corn Salsa - You can use any variety of corn for this salsa. Yellow corn, bi-color corn, Silverado, Silver Queen or any of your favorites.

Veggies - You could add drained and rinsed black beans, diced avocado, or cherry tomatoes.

Peppers - The amount of heat in this salsa can be adjusted to your personal taste. If you like spice, add an extra jalapeno, poblano pepper, a serrano pepper or habanero chili. You might also choose to leave some seeds in the mix when prepping the peppers. For a milder flavor, use red bell pepper or green bell pepper.