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Sweet Corn Salsa

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Fresh Sweet Corn Salsa - Sweet summer corn is the star of this tasty salsa. It's terrific served with chips, on tacos, grilled fish or chicken

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bowl of sweet corn salsa with chips and lime

Sweet Corn Salsa – Sweet summer corn is the star of this fresh tasty salsa. Great served with chips, on chicken, fish or tacos – it’s great on everything!

I paid another visit to my favorite local farm with the pick-your-own berries.  I picked a few baskets of the biggest blackberries I’ve ever seen, and chances are good you ‘ll see something resembling a blackberry dessert very soon.  But as I gathered my baskets and headed into the market to weight and pay, a four-wheeler pulling a trailer full of workers went by and each young man was holding a giant basket of fresh picked corn.  Fresh picked minutes before –  you know I had to buy a dozen and may go back for more.  Before I loaded my car with my fresh picked bounty, I was  thinking about making Sweet Corn Salsa.

 

fresh corn, tomatoes, limes, garlic, onions and jalapeños

The fresher the corn, the sweeter the kernels – so always try to either use or freeze the corn as soon as possible.

 

 

fresh corn, chopped tomatoes, onions and jalapeños with cilantro

We love all kinds of salsa but this one really hit the spot.  Fresh tomatoes, cilantro, onion, a jalapeño pepper and corn are combined with lime juice and garlic for the perfect condiment.

 

 

sweet corn salsa in a spoon

This Sweet Corn Salsa is GREAT on fish, chicken or tacos.  Served with chips it is a terrific appetizer or party snack.  I bet it would be good on scrambled eggs!

 

chips and sweet corn salsa with limes

Pass the chips please – I’m making a meal out of this amazing sweet corn salsa!

 

 

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Sweet Corn Salsa

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Yield: 3 cups
Course: Appetizer
Author: Tricia
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5 from 3 votes
Sweet summer corn is the star of this fresh tasty salsa. Great served with chips, on chicken, fish or tacos.

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of sweet corn or 4 cups frozen
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 medium tomatoes diced
  • ½ a red onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup loose packed chopped cilantro
  • the juice of 2 limes or 3 limes if they are not really juicy
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
  • 4 small cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • Cut the kernels off the cobs. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and quickly sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Serve warm, room temperature or cold.

Recipe Notes

  • Check the seasoning and add additional salt or lime if needed.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1482IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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This is another one of my favorite corn salsa recipes – Grilled Corn, Roasted Pepper & Black Bean Salsa – also delicious!

Finally, if you love corn like we love corn, you may also enjoy these terrific recipes:

Did you do anything fun and exciting this past weekend?  We did a lot of yard work but if felt great to get it done.

I hope you get the chance to make this recipe – it’s a keeper and so fresh tasting.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Tricia

 

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49 Comments

  1. Callie

    5 stars
    Love, love, love this addicting salsa! It’s so good that it never lasts on the table, everyone devours it! It’s a plus that it is so quick and easy to make.

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  2. mimi rippee

    I made this last night part of a friend’s birthday meal. It was fabulous! I’d just made some garlic oil so I used that, and instead of jalapeno I used Tabasco. I had so much else to cook I enjoyed the time savers! Great recipe!

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    • Tricia Buice

      Thanks so much Mimi! Garlic oil sounds perfect and we love Tabasco too – great adaptations! Thank you for trying the recipe and for letting us know how it turned out for you. Yummy stuff!

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  3. Aaron

    Simple and delicious! Makes a ton of salsa with a few ingredients! Inexpensive! All things I like. Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Angie

    I can’t wait to try this recipe. Sweet corn is in season now, and I’m growing the most amazing strawberry tomatoes that will be perfect in the recipe! Do you know how long this will keep in the fridge? I’d like to make a big batch and store it if possible.

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    • Tricia Buice

      Hi Angie! If using red onion the color will bleed into the sauce if kept for several days. That doesn’t affect the taste but it does discolor the dish. I think making it a day ahead works fine and should be consumed sooner, rather than later, for crisp corn and vegetables. They do get soggy if stored for long periods of time. We had leftovers for several days – I used it on a green salad and it was just fine. For best results I would try to serve within 24 hours. Hope this helps!

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  8. John/Kitchen Riffs

    Corn salsa is really good stuff! And so versatile — there are so many different ways to make it. Although I think you may have found the single best way! This looks wonderful — and I love all the texture in the pictures. Thanks so much!

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  9. Susan

    You have to love the colors of summer! I can’t wait for our local corn to become available and there is a stand nearby that sells freshly picked the same day. Yum! This is a beautiful salsa, Tricia!

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  16. Betty

    Love this salsa- all of the flavors of summer! Sweet corn is definitely one of the best perks of summer. Growing up on a farm spoiled me for anything but super fresh corn. My dad would always tell my mom to get the water boiling because he was going out to pick the corn for supper. 🙂

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    • Tricia Buice

      I LOVE this story Betty. Your dad had it all figured out! I can’t imaging how great it was to eat corn like that. What a super “sweet” memory 🙂 Hope you’re having a great summer!

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  18. Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner

    I could eat salsa EVERY single day! Especially this corn salsa! I love the sweetness of that corn mixed with the spiciness of that jalapeño and the freshness of that cilantro! Looks like the PERFECT combination. I am definitely going to have to try this! Thanks for sharing! 😀

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  21. Monica

    I would not be able to resist the just-picked corn either! This is a beautiful salsa – great way to showcase that fresh corn. It really doesn’t get any better. I would hoard all 3 cups of this for myself. : )

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    • Tricia Buice

      Haha – I know people that eat it raw off the cob – my stomach is too old for that but put it in soup, breads, salads or just on the cob and I am a happy girl! Have a wonderful week Monica!

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  22. handmade by amalia

    We have beautifully fresh corn available in the market just now. It is so good we usually have it as is, but it is a great idea to make a salsa, wouldn’t have thought of it. Had to catch up on work and chores over the weekend because of my vacation, but next weekend will be all fun!
    Amalia
    xo

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