Description
A quick, zesty, and flavorful corn salsa that tastes just like the famous Chipotle version—perfect as a dip or taco topping.
Ingredients
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 2–3 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