Best 8 Cold Corn Salsa Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Cold Corn Salsa, a delightful fusion of sweet corn, crisp vegetables, and zesty seasonings. This versatile salsa is not only a perfect accompaniment to your favorite Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos, and nachos, but it also shines as a standalone snack or dip. With variations ranging from a classic version to a spicy rendition and even a smoky roasted corn salsa, this recipe offers something for every palate. Get ready to bring a burst of freshness and flavor to your culinary adventures with these tantalizing Cold Corn Salsa recipes.

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QUICK AND EASY CORN SALSA



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Colorful corn salsa is sure to be a hit with family and friends. It's an easy accompaniment to an outdoor cookout and adds a kick of flavor to whatever's on the grill.-Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
5 green onions, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt, pepper sauce, pepper and cayenne. Stir in cilantro. Drizzle over corn mixture and toss to coat., Chill until serving. Serve with your favorite snack chips or grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY, CREAMY CORN SALSA



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An easy, quick and delicious recipe that you can make with items you more than likely have. This corn salsa is so versatile that it can be served as a dip or as a cold side dish.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with habanero peppers (such as RO*TEL® Hot)
½ cup thinly sliced green onion, white and green parts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Stir sour cream and mayonnaise until well combined. Set aside.
  • Combine corn, diced tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large bowl. Stir in sour cream mixture. Fold in Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 603.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BEST EVER CILANTRO CORN SALSA



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This is a recipe I have been making for years. It is the number one dish people ask me to bring to parties. It is great with tortilla chips or on top of grilled chicken or steak. It also makes a wonderful filling for vegetarian tacos.

Provided by Lisa Avery Croff

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Corn Salsa Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ bunch cilantro, stems cut off and leaves chopped
1 white onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook corn on the preheated grill until the kernels are lightly charred but still firm, 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning often. Cut kernels off the cobs, transfer to a large salad bowl, and let cool.
  • Mix in tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, white onion, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar; season with kosher salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 82 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

EASY CORN SALSA



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I had to make something QUICK for a Mexican themed birthday party, so I threw this together and got RAVE reviews. Some ate it separately most though added it to their burrito and/or fajita mixin's...As usual, I rarely measure, so these measurements are appproximate and by memory...sorry! TRY to make the night before, but it's still good when made on the fly!

Provided by Jeannine Maxwell

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Corn Salsa Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15.25 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon honey
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir the corn, orange bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, crushed red pepper, honey, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, Sodium 212.4 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

FRESH CORN SALSA



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This fresh corn salsa recipe is the perfect summer appetizer! It's made simply with sweet corn, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime and a dash of chili powder (avocado is optional). Recipe yields about 4 cups salsa.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Salsa

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups raw corn kernels* (from about 4 cobs of shucked sweet corn)
1 cup finely chopped red onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
Optional: 1 diced ripe avocado
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1 bunch)
1 to 2 medium jalapeños, finely chopped (use 1 for mild-to-medium salsa or 2 for more spicy salsa)
1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes), to taste
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • In a medium serving bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Stir to combine.
  • Adjust to taste, if necessary: For more zing, add about 1 teaspoon more vinegar or 1 tablespoon more lime juice. For more flavor overall, add another pinch of salt. For more spice, add more jalapeño.
  • For best flavor, allow the salsa to marinate for 20 minutes before serving. This salsa keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup (without optional avocado), Calories 58 calories, Sugar 4.5 g, Sodium 152.2 mg, Fat 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

FRESH CORN SALAD



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Take advantage of summer's seasonal bounty with Ina Garten's easy Fresh Corn Salad recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, made with fresh basil.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 ears of corn, shucked
1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the corn for 3 minutes until the starchiness is just gone. Drain and immerse it in ice water to stop the cooking and to set the color. When the corn is cool, cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob.
  • Toss the kernels in a large bowl with the red onions, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Just before serving, toss in the fresh basil. Taste for seasonings and serve cold or at room temperature.

CORN SALSA



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

One 15-ounce can yellow corn, drained
One 15-ounce can white corn, drained
One 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
One 2 1/2-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
4 green onions, minced
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
Tortilla chips, for dipping

Steps:

  • Mix the corn, chiles, olives, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, vinegar, oil and salt in a medium bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, add the cilantro. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.

ALMOST-FAMOUS CORN SALSA



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Fans of Chipotle restaurants will wait in notoriously long lines for the chain's made-to-order burritos. (Yes, we're guilty, too; there's a location right across from our office.) Founder Steve Ells, a former San Francisco chef, hit on a magic formula with his concept for a mix-and-match taqueria: He opened his first Chipotle in Denver in 1993 and now has nearly 1,100 locations. Ells came up with all the recipes himself, including this popular corn salsa. If you get lucky at the restaurant, your burrito maker will pile on a little extra. If you don't, you can make this recipe from Food Network Kitchens - and eat as much as you want.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 small poblano chile pepper, seeded
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears), or 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Brush the poblano with 1 teaspoon olive oil and grill, skin-side down, until charred but still firm, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly; peel and finely chop.
  • If using fresh corn, bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the corn and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.
  • Mix the corn (if using frozen, add it here), poblano, jalapeno, cilantro and red onion in a bowl. Stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, the lime juice, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Tips:

  • Choose the right corn: Use fresh, sweet corn for the best flavor. If you're using frozen corn, thaw it completely before using.
  • Roast the corn: Roasting the corn adds a smoky, caramelized flavor that complements the other ingredients in the salsa.
  • Use a variety of peppers: For a more complex flavor, use a mix of different peppers, such as bell peppers, jalapeños, and serranos.
  • Add some herbs: Herbs like cilantro, parsley, and basil add a fresh, bright flavor to the salsa.
  • Don't over-process the salsa: The salsa should have a chunky texture, so don't over-process it in the food processor or blender.
  • Chill the salsa before serving: This allows the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Cold corn salsa is a refreshing, flavorful salsa that is perfect for summer gatherings. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Serve it with tortilla chips, grilled chicken or fish, or as a topping for tacos or burritos.

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