Description
This chipotle corn salsa is a vibrant, zesty blend of freshly grilled corn, smoky chipotle peppers, and crisp vegetables. Bursting with flavor and color, it takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or a refreshing topping for tacos, this crowd-pleaser will elevate any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ears fresh corn (grilled)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1. Grill the Corn: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove husks from corn and grill for 8-10 minutes until charred and tender. Let cool slightly before cutting off the kernels.
- 2. Prepare Ingredients: While the corn is grilling, chop the red onion and cilantro; set aside in a mixing bowl.
- 3. Mix Chipotle Peppers: Add grilled corn kernels to the mixing bowl along with chopped chipotle peppers and lime juice.
- 4. Combine All Ingredients: Sprinkle salt over the mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- 5. Taste Test: Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or salt as needed.
- 6. Serve It Up: Transfer salsa to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with tortilla chips or as a taco topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, include diced avocado. Enhance flavors by incorporating black beans or diced mango for a tropical twist. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.