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Chipotle Corn Salsa
Nawaal Ahmed

Easy Homemade Chipotle-Style Corn Salsa Recipe

Fresh Chipotle Corn Salsa with Lime and Cilantro
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 125

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups sweet corn kernels
  • 1 medium poblano pepper roasted and finely diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper finely diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin

Method
 

  1. Roast the poblano pepper until the skin is blistered and lightly charred.
  2. Transfer the pepper to a bowl, cover, and allow it to steam for several minutes.
  3. Remove the skin, seeds, and stem, then finely dice the pepper.
  4. If using frozen corn, cook according to package directions and allow it to cool completely.
  5. Add the cooled corn to a large mixing bowl.
  6. Stir in the diced poblano pepper, jalapeño pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
  7. Pour in the lime juice and lemon juice.
  8. Sprinkle the salt and ground cumin evenly over the mixture.
  9. Toss everything together until the ingredients are well distributed.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or citrus juice if needed.
  11. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  12. Serve chilled or slightly cool with your favorite dishes.

Notes

Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fat: 2 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 380 mg