Quick Corn Salsa

Quick corn salsa with frozen sweet corn, fresh cilantro, and lime. Perfect to serve as dip with chips or as an addition to tacos, burritos, bowls, and more!

Recently, I taught my first yoga class in my new position as a substitute teacher!

I was all nerves as I arrived at the studio wearing my lucky yoga tank (the one I got during teacher training) with my yoga books and prepared routine. 

Whenever I’m nervous, I remind myself that anxiety and excitement kind of feel the same way in the body. 

It just means that I *care*. 

But as soon as I started teaching, breathing, being with the class, it was all good.

If you’ve been around here a while, you know when I completed YTT in 2019 I firmly believed that I only wanted to know more about yoga. 

I never saw myself actually teaching…and now, I am. 

It feels good, right, and fulfilling. 

Afterwards, M and I ordered tacos and burritos from Chipotle to celebrate. 

I usually get their corn salsa, which, in addition to the lonely bag of frozen corn in my freezer, was the inspiration for this recipe. 

This Quick Corn Salsa is made with frozen sweet corn, fresh cilantro, and lime.

Serve it with chips or as an addition to tacos, burritos, bowls, and more!

Lately, I’m loving sweet corn for summer. 

Fresh corn on the cob is delicious but I honestly don’t think to buy it unless it’s the Fourth of July…(you too???)!

So, frozen corn ends up on my grocery list.

Frozen corn is something I usually have on hand in the freezer but don’t use as often as I should. 

And when I do use it, it’s rare that I use the entire bag for one recipe. 

You’re going to *love* that this recipe uses an entire bag of frozen sweet corn without any leftovers to worry about! 

Here’s what you need:

• frozen sweet corn
• red onion
• cilantro
• Himalayan sea salt
• fresh lime juice
• fresh lemon juice

That’s it!

First, grab a bag of frozen and cook it on the stovetop according to the package instructions. 

I used sweet yellow corn for this recipe, but sweet white corn or heirloom corn will work here, too. 

You can also use fresh corn if you have it on hand, but the *point* of this recipe was to be a super fast salsa with minimal prep. 

Hence, Quick Corn Salsa. 

After the corn is cooked and cooled, add it a medium sized bowl with the remaining ingredients. 

You can literally just throw everything in the bowl and mix it up with a spoon. 

Make sure the vegetables are well-coated in the salt, citrus, and cilantro. 

Taste everything and season with additional salt or lime juice as desired. 

I kept this recipe super simple, but you can mix in garlic, jalapeno, or diced bell pepper for some different variations. 

If you’re like M and hate cilantro, you can leave it out, but I love the flavor and look of it in this salsa! 

While you can eat this Quick Corn Salsa right away, it definitely tastes better after a quick chill. 

Cover the salsa and refrigerate it for 3-4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. 

Usually I’m not a a raw onion eater, but allowing the salsa to marinade really mellows out the red onion!

The ideas for how to eat this Quick Corn Salsa are limitless!

Serve it with classic tortillas chips, tuck it into tacos or burritos, or add it to bowls, salads, sandwiches, or wraps. 

I’m partial to having it in my black bean tacos and burrito bowls. 

This recipe makes a big bowl of salsa, so it’s great for entertaining or sharing. 

However, if you’re making it for fewer people, it keeps well for almost a week! 

Store the salsa in an air-tight container for up to ~5 days in the refrigerator. 

I recommend tossing and stirring the salsa to refresh it before serving. 

This Quick Corn Salsa is perfect for any Mexican food situation. 

It’s reminiscent of Chipotle’s corn salsa but so much fresher and faster! 

You can control the level of salt, spiciness, and vegetable additions. 

It’s also an excellent way to use up that random bag of frozen corn in the back of the fridge. 

Try making it for Taco Tuesday, for a party or potluck, or anytime you’re craving a fresh dip for your food.

Enjoy! 

If you make this Quick Corn Salsa, let me know!

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For more fun dips and spreads, check out my Cherry Tomato Salsa, Perfect 5-Ingredient Guacamole, and Creamy Lime Cilantro Avocado Dip.

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XO Lauren

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