Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa
This Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa is fresh, light, and full of flavor. Fire-roasted poblano peppers add heat and smoky flavor, while red onion adds sweetness and cilantro adds an herbal note. A squeeze of lime juice balances the sweetness and makes this salsa so delicious.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 poblano pepper
- 24 ounces frozen corn kernels 2 (x 12-oz packets) you may also use fresh corn off-the-cob
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and finely chopped
- 1 medium red onion finely chopped (about ½ cup)
- 1 lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
To serve:
- tortilla chips or over your favorite burrito bowl or tacos
Instructions
- Roast the 1 poblano pepper: Either hold it with a tong over your stove top (if you have a gas stove) and broil all around until charred. Or broil in the oven until charred. Don’t forget to flip so it chars evenly.
- Place the roasted poblano pepper in a bowl, cover with a large plate or plastic wrap, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Once cooled, peel the skin off the pepper, finely chop it, and set it aside.
- Meanwhile, cook the 24 ounces frozen corn kernels according to package directions. You can boil, roast, or microwave it.
- Once the corn is cooked, spread it onto a sheet pan or large dish and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. While it's cooling, prepare all the other ingredients.
- Into a large bowl, add the cooled corn, 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, 2 jalapeño peppers (finely chopped), 1 medium red onion (finely chopped), chopped poblano pepper, 1 lime (juiced), and ½ teaspoon Kosher salt.
- Mix all the ingredients to combine. Taste and adjust lime and salt if needed. Serve with tortilla chips or tacos.
Notes
- You may use fresh, frozen, or canned corn.
- Deseed the jalapeno to make it less spicy or keep the seeds for an extra punch of spice.
Storage:
- Store the salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg