Description
Fresh Corn Salsa is a vibrant, refreshing side dish bursting with the sweet flavors of summer. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and fragrant cilantro for a delightful explosion of taste. Perfect for picnics, taco nights, or simply as a healthy snack, this salsa is sure to elevate any meal with its colorful presentation and delicious flavor. Whip it up in just 15 minutes and let your taste buds dance!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn (about 4 ears) or frozen corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, husk the cobs and remove silk strands. Boil in water for 5-7 minutes until tender; cool under cold water. For frozen corn, thaw according to package instructions.
- Chop cherry tomatoes in half and finely dice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled corn (cut off kernels from cobs if used), cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle with freshly squeezed lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or alongside grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg