Easy Homemade Spicy Corn Salsa

Move over, Pico! This easy homemade spicy corn salsa has arrived! This healthy and delicious salsa recipe is the perfect summer dish for any cookout and comes with a nice kick. Serve it with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or salads! It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and will be sure to impress your guests at any party or family get together.

I've always been a huge fan of salsa - but when I first had corn salsa, it was a total game changer. The corn makes it more filling, gives it a little sweetness, and adds more texture. This recipe has definitely become one of my family's summertime favorites throughout the years!

It's not too spicy or hot to enjoy with your friends at a backyard BBQ or potluck dinner. Plus, there are so many options for adding different ingredients like black beans, avocado, vegan cheese, or nutritional yeast.

I love my corn salsa with a kick so this recipe uses Serrano peppers but for a milder salsa with less heat, use jalapeños! This recipe is easy to make and is super customizable! It has a ton of flavor and makes the perfect side dish or topping for any night!

Total Time

• Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• Corn
• Red onion
• Serrano pepper or jalapeño
• Fresh tomatoes
• Cilantro  
• Salt
• Ground cumin
• Smoked paprika
• Chili powder
• Lime juice

How to make homemade corn salsa

1. Prepare all the ingredients. Dice the tomatoes and onions, chop the cilantro, then seed and finely chop the Serrano or jalapeño peppers. 
2. Mix all of the ingredients with the seasonings in a medium bowl and stir well.
3. For a better taste, place in the fridge to marinate for 20-30 mins. The flavors come out more after it sits.
4. Serve with fresh tortilla chips or use as a topping to your tacos, salads, or burrito bowls. Enjoy!

Tips For Success

• Make sure to use gloves if you want to avoid the burn when cutting the spicy peppers.
• If you want even more spice, add some of the seeds from the Serrano or jalapeño peppers. It'll be sure to give it more kick!
• Add some cooked black beans to make this salsa more hearty and maybe some fresh avocado to balance out the flavors.
• If you want a more flavorful dish, try grilling your corn on the cob first! You can also use canned or frozen corn that's been cooked if you're in a pinch.. but fresh is always best!

Storage

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Any longer than that and the tomatoes become too mushy.

Equipment

• Chopping board
• Kitchen knife
• Mixing bowl

Easy Homemade Spicy Corn Salsa

5 from 30 votes

Recipe by Anaiah Michelle Course: Appetizers, Snacks, SidesCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

Yields

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Calories

147

kcal

Is it even summer if you don't make this delicious and super easy homemade spicy corn salsa? Made with sweet corn, ripe tomatoes, red onions, spicy Serrano peppers, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and flavorful seasonings - this dip is sure to liven up any party!

Ingredients

• 3 large corn on the cob (or 15oz canned or frozen corn)

• 1/2 red onion, diced

• 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper, diced

• 2 tomatoes

• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

• salt to taste

• 1 lime, juiced

Directions

• Prepare all the ingredients. Dice the tomatoes and onions, chop the cilantro, then seed and finely chop the Serrano or jalapeño peppers. 
• Mix all of the ingredients with the seasonings in a medium bowl and stir well.
• For a better taste, place in the fridge to marinate for 20-30 mins. The flavors come out more after it sits.
• Serve with fresh tortilla chips or use as a topping to your tacos, salads, or burrito bowls. Enjoy!

Notes

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Any longer than that and the tomatoes become too mushy.

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Anaiah Michelle

Hi! I'm the founder of Speak Veggie To Me, a fun health and food blog where I share my favorite mouthwatering vegan and vegetarian recipes.

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