Corn Salsa Just Like Chipotle's

Bring the bright, zesty flavors of your favorite fast-casual spot straight to your kitchen with this "Corn Salsa Just Like Chipotle's" recipe. This refreshing and colorful salsa combines sweet yellow corn, crisp red onion, and fragrant cilantro with just the right amount of heat from diced jalapeños and a touch of serrano for the daring spice lover. A generous squeeze of freshly squeezed lime juice ties it all together, creating a vibrant dish perfect for taco night, a summer barbecue, or simply as a scoopable dip for tortilla chips. With an optional addition of cooked black beans for extra heartiness, this quick and easy salsa takes just 15 minutes to prepare and delivers restaurant-style perfection every time. It's a must-try for fans of Chipotle-style Mexican flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups (or 4 medium ears of corn) Sweet yellow corn
• 2 small, seeded and finely diced Jalapeño peppers
• 0.5 medium, finely chopped Red onion
• 0.25 cup, finely chopped Cilantro
• 3 tablespoons, freshly squeezed Lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoons (adjust to taste) Kosher salt
• 1 small, finely minced Serrano pepper or green chili (optional for extra heat)
• 0.5 cup, rinsed and drained Cooked black beans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh corn, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the corn ears for 4-5 minutes. Remove and allow them to cool slightly before cutting the kernels off the cob.

Step 2

If using frozen corn, defrost and drain thoroughly in advance. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced jalapeños, red onion, and cilantro.

Step 4

Drizzle the freshly squeezed lime juice over the mix and sprinkle in the kosher salt.

Step 5

For extra spice, stir in the finely minced serrano pepper or green chili.

Step 6

If using black beans, gently fold them into the mixture to avoid breaking them apart.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning or lime juice to your preference.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish, taco topping, or dip for tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2722.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2234.4

Total Fat 29.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 663.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 492.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 74.3g	0%
Total Sugars 156.1g
Protein 86.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 126.3mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 7092.1mg	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: 10.2%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 76.5%