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Roasted Chili Corn Salsa


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant, smoky roasted corn salsa with fresh lime, cilantro, and a hint of heat, perfect as a dip or topping.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups frozen roasted corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 avocado, diced (optional)
  • 1 roma tomato, diced
  • 1/3 cup minced cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine thawed corn, diced red onion, diced avocado, diced tomato, and minced cilantro in a large bowl.
  2. Add lime juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt; stir gently.
  3. Mix in minced jalapeno and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  4. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.

Notes

Optional avocado can be omitted for a vegan version; adjust heat by varying jalapeno amount.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx 1 cup)
  • Calories: 140 kcal
  • Sugar: 4.5g
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Fat: 2.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: corn, salsa, chili, vegetarian, gluten-free