Description
Fresh Corn Salsa is a vibrant, zesty, and slightly spicy salsa made from crisp raw corn kernels, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeños, enhanced with lime juice and white wine vinegar for a perfect balance of tang and heat. This salsa is refreshing, easy to prepare, and ideal as a snack, appetizer, or accompaniment to grilled meats and Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Vegetables
- 3 cups raw corn kernels (from about 4 cobs of shucked sweet corn)
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion (about ½ medium onion)
- Optional: 1 diced ripe avocado
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1 bunch)
- 1 to 2 medium jalapeños, finely chopped (use 1 for mild-to-medium salsa or 2 for more spicy salsa)
Dressings and Spices
- ¼ cup lime juice (about 2 limes), to taste
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium serving bowl, add the raw corn kernels, finely chopped red onion, diced avocado if using, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped jalapeños. Mix well to combine all the fresh ingredients evenly.
- Add Dressings and Seasonings: Pour in the lime juice and white wine vinegar, then sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, and salt over the mixture. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all the flavors throughout the salsa.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the salsa and adjust the flavors as needed. For more acidity, add additional vinegar or lime juice; for more saltiness, add a pinch more salt; and if you desire a higher spice level, add extra jalapeño according to your preference.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl and let the salsa sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully before serving.
- Store Properly: Keep any leftover salsa refrigerated in a covered container. It will stay fresh and flavorful for 3 to 4 days.
Notes
- Using raw corn kernels provides a sweet and crunchy texture that’s refreshing for salsa.
- Avocado is optional but adds creaminess and richness to the salsa.
- Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your preferred spice level.
- Allowing the salsa to marinate enhances the flavors and develops a balanced taste.
- This salsa pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips, grilled chicken, fish, or as a topping for tacos.
- Store in the refrigerator and consume within 4 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip, Salsa
- Method: No-cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: fresh corn salsa, raw corn salsa, Mexican salsa, easy salsa recipe, summer salsa, spicy corn salsa, avocado salsa
