Fresh corn salsa is a quick & easy salsa recipe made with fresh corn, tomato, cucumber, red onions, lemon juice & jalapeno.
This corn salsa is packed up with all the fresh flavors. It is lightly seasoned with black pepper, salt & cumin powder.
Fresh corn are in season. For making this recipe, I have used fresh corn. I like the sweet, tender, and juicy flavor of fresh corn.
This salsa has balanced flavors. There is the sweetness from corn & tomatoes, spicy kick from jalapenos & tangy taste from lemon juice.
They are a perfect summer treat. Well, you can call it summer corn salsa.
Salsa is a new addition to our family favorites. We love the colors & fresh flavors. This recipe is inspired by my mango salsa recipe.
Ingredients to make corn salsa
- Fresh Corn - I have used fresh corn to make this salsa. Just blanched the fresh corn kernels in boiling water for 5 minutes & used it.
- Tomato - Use ripe, red & juicy tomatoes.
- Red onions
- English Cucumber - I love the crunch it adds to the salsa.
- Cilantro or (coriander leaves)
- Jalapenos - Skip the jalapenos if you prefer less spicy. You can also add some chopped green chilies to substitute it.
- Lemon juice - It gives a slightly tangy flavor to the salsa.
- Seasoning - Black pepper, salt & cumin powder.
How to make Summer corn salsa
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Taste & adjust the seasoning. Add more salt, lemon juice & pepper as per taste.
- Let it rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. It tastes best when served chilled.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh corn to make this salsa. Fresh corn tastes the best.
- I have blanched the fresh corn kernels in water for 5 minutes. Drain it & let it cool down completely. By this time you can start chopping the other ingredients. Use the boiled corn for making the salsa. This is my favorite method to use corn to make salsa.
- You can also grill the corn for a nice smoky flavor and then use it to make salsa.
- If you are using frozen corn then defrost & drain it to make salsa.
- After mixing all the ingredients adjust salt, pepper & cumin powder as per your liking.
- Skip adding jalapenos if you prefer less spicy. Or add more if you prefer spicy.
FAQs
Start with checking the husks. It should be green, tight & not dried out.
Avoid choosing the corn that have husks that are yellow or feel dry.
Also, do not forget to check out little holes in the husk. They are the wormholes.
Let the corn remain covered in the husk. It prevents the fresh corn from drying out.
You can wrap them in a tight foil & keep it in the refrigerator. It stays good for 3 days.
Or keep it with the husk in zip lock bags and refrigerate.
Blanching is the best technique to store the corn. It deactivates the enzymes that lead to spoilage.
Remove the corn kernels & blanch it in boiling water for 5 minutes.
Immediately drain it & put it in ice-cold water for 5 minutes.
Drain it again & let it dry on a cotton towel for 15 minutes. Make sure there is no water in it.
Now you can keep it in zip lock bags in the freezer. It stays good for 8-10 months.
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Fresh corn salsa recipe | Fresh corn & cucumber salsa
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn kernels boiled
- ½ cup chopped tomato
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onions
- ½ cup chopped cucumber
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro coriander leaves
- ½ teaspoon finely chopped jalapenos
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Taste & adjust the seasoning. Add more salt, lemon juice & pepper as per taste.
- Let it rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. It tastes best when served chilled.
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Notes
- Combine all the ingredients & taste it. Add more lemon juice, salt or pepper as per taste.
- Skip adding jalapeno if you prefer less spicy.
- Keep it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Preeti
This fresh corn salsa is my favorite fix when I want something light, colorful, and full of flavor without a lot of work. It’s the perfect way to make a quick snack or side that’s healthy, tasty, and always a crowd-pleaser.