Calico Corn Salsa

Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, Calico Corn Salsa is the ultimate summertime accompaniment! This vibrant salsa combines sweet corn kernels—either freshly boiled off the cob or thawed from frozen—juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red and yellow bell peppers, and a zingy lime-cumin dressing that ties it all together. A hint of heat from minced jalapeño and the aromatic pop of fresh cilantro make this dish a showstopper, whether you're serving it as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled fish, or chicken. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect for entertaining or adding a fresh twist to weeknight dinners. Keyword-rich and versatile, Calico Corn Salsa will be your go-to for summer parties, barbecues, and picnics!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn or 2 cups)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh corn, bring a pot of water to a boil, add the corn on the cob, and cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove and let cool before cutting the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, thaw and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced red and yellow bell peppers, chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, and quartered cherry tomatoes.

Step 3

Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lime, olive oil, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salsa mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add more salt or lime juice).

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(971.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	537.2

Total Fat 19.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 362.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 32.7g
Protein 15.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 112.6mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1926.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.9%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 61.1%