FRESH SWEET CORN SALSA
on Aug 15, 2022, Updated May 25, 2025
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Slightly charred and raw corn is combined with tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder for one flavorful summertime bite!
Grab your favorite bag of corn tortillas because we’re serving up Fresh Sweet Corn Salsa today!
This recipe calls for only eight ingredients and is so much more flavorful than any jarred salsa you can buy at the grocery store!
The combo of slightly charred corn kernels along with fresh, raw corn elevates the salsa with a bit of smokiness and freshness. Honestly, I just couldn’t choose between raw and roasted corn, which is why this recipe uses both.
The corn is tossed with perfectly ripened diced tomatoes, raw red onion, and chopped cilantro.
This corn salsa is great on a burrito bowl and a key component of my Gluten-Free Shrimp Tacos as well.
Can’t wait for you to give this super-easy and fast appetizer recipe a try. Enjoy!
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Ingredients for Sweet Corn Salsa
This corn salsa calls for minimal ingredients and tastes even better after it sits for a while. The perfect make-ahead appetizer for your next summer gathering. Here’s what you’ll need.
- Fresh Corn: Is there anything better than a fresh ear of corn?! If corn isn’t in season, you can use frozen corn kernels as long as you defrost the corn ahead of time. You’ll need roughly 2 ¼ cups of corn kernels total. Just note frozen corn will likely be a bit mushier than a fresh ear of corn.
- Jalapeños: It’s hard to tell if a jalapeño is going to be spicy or tame! If you like less heat, I recommend removing the seeds.
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- Red Onion: A bit sweeter and pungent than a white onion, raw red onion adds some subtle heat to the mix.
- Cilantro: Fresh herbs like cilantro add a contrast of color to the salsa and can help tame the spiciness of the jalapeños, too. If you don’t like cilantro, you can swap in Italian leaf parsley or omit it altogether.
- Red Wine Vinegar: This brightens the flavor of the salsa and adds a bit of tanginess, too.
- Lime Juice: A squeeze of lime juice complements the other ingredients, making everything more vibrant.
- Chili Powder: This spice amps up the salsa, giving it a Tex-Mex flair!
How to Make Fresh Corn Salsa
First, heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add half the corn kernels (or a little more than 1 cup of corn kernels) and the jalapeños to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the corn is lightly roasted and beginning to char.
Once the corn has cooked, add it to a bowl with the remaining raw corn kernels, diced tomato, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, red wine vinegar, lime juice, and chili powder. Stir to combine.
If you can wait, let the salsa sit for about 30 minutes so the flavors can meld together. Enjoy!
More Summer Sides To Make:
- Lemony Pesto Spring Pasta Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
- Easy, Healthy, Refined Sugar-Free Baked Beans
- Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Lemony Chive Sauce
FRESH SWEET CORN SALSA
Ingredients
- 3 ears corn, kernels removed
- 2 jalapeños, roughly chopped (seeds removed if you prefer less heat)
- Olive oil to grease the pan
- ½ cup tomato, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, small diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ½ lime, juiced
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add half the corn kernels and the jalapeños to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the corn is lightly roasted and beginning to char.
- Once the corn has cooked, add it to a bowl with the remaining raw corn kernels, diced tomato, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, red wine vinegar, lime juice, and chili powder. Stir to combine.
- If you can wait, let the salsa sit for about 30 minutes so the flavors can meld together. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
