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Mexican corn salsa in a rustic bowl, close-up top view.
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Mexican Corn Salsa

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Mexican corn salsa with sweet corn, tomatoes, lime, and cilantro. A fresh and flavorful side dish perfect for tacos, chips, and grilled meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 67
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

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09/11/2026 10:29 am GMT
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. If using fresh corn, cook or grill it for 5 minutes and allow it to cool.
  2. Place the corn in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add diced tomato, red onion, and jalapeño.
  4. Stir in fresh cilantro.
  5. Add lime juice and olive oil.
  6. Sprinkle in cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Refrigerate for 10 minutes if desired to allow flavors to blend.
  10. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 156mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

• Grilled corn adds a smoky flavor to the salsa.
• Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder version.
• Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or grilled vegetables.
• Avocado can be added just before serving for extra creaminess.

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