Easy Corn Salsa

Sometimes the simplest recipes end up being the ones you make over and over again. This Easy Corn Salsa is fresh, colorful, and packed with bright flavor from sweet corn, crisp vegetables, fresh cilantro, and plenty of lime juice.

It is one of those versatile recipes that works with almost everything. Serve it with tortilla chips for a quick appetizer, spoon it over grilled chicken or fish, add it to tacos, or use it to brighten up grain bowls and salads. It comes together in just minutes and tastes even better after a little time in the refrigerator.

Whether you are hosting a summer cookout, meal prepping for the week, or simply looking for an easy way to add more vegetables to your plate, this corn salsa is a recipe you will want to keep on repeat.

How This Recipe Supports Feeling Good

At Simply Mindfull, feeling good isn’t about perfection—it’s about finding simple ways to add nourishing foods and flavorful ingredients to everyday meals.

This corn salsa is packed with colorful vegetables that provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants while keeping meals fresh and satisfying. The combination of corn, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro adds texture, flavor, and variety without requiring complicated ingredients or hours in the kitchen.

It is also naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and easy to customize based on what you have on hand, making it a great option for a wide variety of lifestyles and dietary preferences.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Ready in just 10 minutes
• Fresh, bright, and packed with flavor
• Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
• Perfect for meal prep and entertaining
• Easy to customize with additional vegetables or beans
• Delicious with chips, tacos, grilled meats, seafood, and bowls
• A great way to use fresh summer corn
• Tastes even better after the flavors have time to meld

Fresh Corn Salsa

Fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor, this Easy Corn Salsa is the perfect addition to tacos, grilled meats, burrito bowls, salads, or tortilla chips. Sweet corn, crisp bell pepper, zesty lime juice, and a hint of jalapeño come together in a light, refreshing salsa that takes just minutes to prepare. It is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and ideal for summer gatherings, meal prep, or adding a burst of freshness to everyday meals.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen and thawed, or grilled
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• ½ red onion finely diced
• 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Method

 

1. Add the corn, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro to a large bowl.
2. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Toss until well combined.
5. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.