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Fresh corn salsa in a ceramic bowl with red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime on a striped linen tablecloth

Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa – Just Like the Real Thing!


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  • Author: kai
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A quick, zesty, and flavorful corn salsa that tastes just like the famous Chipotle version—perfect as a dip or taco topping.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cans of corn (yellow, white, or mixed), drained

¾ cup diced red onion

1 diced jalapeño

1 poblano pepper + 2 tsp olive oil (optional, for roasting)

Juice of 23 limes

½ cup chopped cilantro

2 tsp kosher salt


Instructions

1. Dice the red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.

2. (Optional) Roast the poblano by coating with olive oil and broiling until charred. Let cool, peel, and dice.

3. In a large bowl, combine the drained corn, red onion, jalapeño, diced poblano (if using), and cilantro.

4. Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and add kosher salt.

5. Stir everything well to combine.

6. Taste and adjust salt or lime as needed.

7. Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.

8. Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos or bowls.

Notes

This salsa is quick to make—just 5 minutes if you’re not roasting the poblano.

Roasting the poblano pepper brings out a delicious smoky flavor, but it’s optional.

Easily control the spice level by adjusting the amount of jalapeño used.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg