The best part, this homemade corn salsa comes together in minutes and tastes amazingly delicious!
It’s full of pantry staples and farm-fresh ingredients like corn, red and green bell peppers, fresh cilantro, and lots of fresh lime juice – bright, colorful, and made-from-scratch. Trust me; nothing beats the flavor of fresh salsa on a hot summer day, and it makes an eye-pleasing presentation at the picnic table! The best part, you can customize this recipe and truly make it your own. » Bell Peppers- I have used green and red bell peppers for color and crunch. Yellow bell peppers also work well. » Onions- I have used finely chopped medium red onion. » Cilantro- One of the key ingredients that add great flavor. Use lots of fresh green cilantro. Not a cilantro lover, use parsley. » Seasonings – salt, cumin powder, and red chili flakes add flavor and spice to our corn salsa. » Lime Juice – Use fresh as it adds tons of flavor. Trust me, freshly squeezed lemon juice will make all the difference and take this corn to a whole new level. PREP WORK: Gather all the ingredients for this colorful corn salsa. If you are working with fresh corn, then the first step is to remove the corn kernels off the cob. To do that, hold an ear of corn on a chopping plate. Now take a sharp knife and run down the cob’s side to remove the kernels. Repeat the process on the other side until all the corn kernels are removed from the cob. The next step is to blanch the corn kernels in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Once done, remove from heat and drain. Rinse the corn immediately under cold water to stop the cooking process entirely. Allow it to cool. Transfer the cooled corn to a large mixing bowl.
ASSEMBLE: Add all the ingredients into the bowl – blanched corn kernels, diced veggies, lime juice, and spices. Now, toss everything until combined. That’s it; you are all done! SERVE: This salsa is excellent when served immediately but will taste SO MUCH BETTER if refrigerated. Allow it to rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours to mend and achieve a deeper and more complex flavor. I would opt out of adding lime juice and spices to the salsa and add it on the serving day.
How long does Colorful Corn Salsa stay good?
This salsa stays good for up to two days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. After that, the added salt will release its water, and the salsa will lose its texture as the veggies will become all mushy and watery. And don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.
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