Making our copycat Chipotle corn salsa recipe has changed our take on burritos and tacos at home. Whenever I actually go to Chipotle I always get their corn salsa, so making a Chipotle corn salsa recipe was a must!
Plus it is literally the perfect potluck recipe to make! It is super simple and everyone will love and devour it. Just serve it with some tortilla chips and you are good to go.
I also like to serve it at get-togethers, it is always the star of all the appetizers. People cannot resist a good salsa recipe, so maybe double it depending on how many people you are hosting. 😉
This is also a wonderful recipe you can give to your little helpers if they want to help out in the kitchen. It truly is that easy, plus they always love to pitch in and enjoy eating when they put in the “hard” work. Haha.
Not to be corny (haha okay maybe) but a few other great recipes to make with corn that are poppin’ (okay I’m done) are our Mexican street corn chicken tacos, copycat Disneyland chili lime corn on the cob, and some simple and delicious slow cooker creamed corn! Give them a try and let us know what you think.
Ingredients You Need to For Our Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe:
- Frozen white corn (yellow corn can work too) completely thawed
- Lime juice
- Lemon juice
- Red onion, finely diced
- Jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
- Poblano pepper, seeded and finely diced
- Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
How To Make Our Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe:
This recipe can be made in just a few simple steps with our list of Chipotle corn salsa ingredients.
First begin by dicing up the red onion, jalapeno pepper, and the poblano pepper all to a very fine consistency.
Then, make sure that your white corn has completely thawed out. If it is not, pour it in a bowl and run it under cold water, this will help it thaw a little quicker.
Once the corn has thawed out completely, strain the water out.
NOTE: If the corn isn’t all the way thawed ahead of mixing you can have excess water in the salsa that will dilute the flavors.
After the corn is ready, place the white corn, ⅓ cup of diced red onion, diced jalapeno pepper, diced poblano pepper in a bowl and mix it together.
Then pour in the lime juice and lemon juice and add the freshly chopped cilantro and mix it all together.
You can serve this salsa immediately when it is done and it will be good to go. However, I have found that I love it best after it has chilled in the fridge for an hour or two.
To Make This Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe You Will Need:
- Medium mixing bowl
- Stainer (if the corn is not completely thawed)
- Spatula
- Airtight container (like THESE for storing the salsa afterwards)
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You’re right, white corn is not always what you find in the freezer section at your local grocery store. If the grocery store does not have any white corn, frozen yellow corn will work just fine!
You can even look at The Kitchn’s blog about the difference between white and yellow corn. It is pretty much just based on the color of the corn itself. So don’t stress it if you can’t find frozen white corn. 🙂
What to Serve Chipotle Corn Salsa With
This salsa is good with so many things! But, to get you started here is a list of our favorite ways to use this copycat corn salsa recipe.
- On burritos
- In burrito bowls
- On tacos
- In quesadillas
- With tortilla chips
- On top of mexican casseroles
- On salad
- On nachos
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Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen white corn (if you can't find white corn, you can use yellow), completely thawed
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced
- 1 small poblano pepper seeded and finely diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- You can serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for a few hours until serving.
- This is delicious with tortilla chips or on top of tacos, nachos, chicken, etc.
Notes
- You will want to be sure that your corn is completely thawed before mixing it.
Nutrition
Equipment
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- strainer
- Airtight Container
Recipe Details
In conclusion, this easy copycat Chipotle corn salsa is sure to become a new favorite in your home! With simple ingredients and a quick prep time, it’s a great recipe to whip up alongside your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes. Whether you’re a die-hard Chipotle fan or simply love fresh, zesty flavors, this salsa will blow you away. It’s one of our favorite toppings and it pairs well with tacos, burritos, or a large bowl of tortilla chips. Taco night will never be the same again with this perfect appetizer.
The best part about this easy copycat recipe lies in how scalable it is. Make a big batch for a crowd or portion it out for meal prep throughout the week. The flavors actually develop even better overnight.
If you are a cilantro fan (and we know there are many of you out there!), feel free to add a bit more or even include some chopped parsley for a fun twist. We recommend storing any leftover corn salsa in an airtight container and refrigerating it for up to 3 days to preserve its freshness. You can equally tuck it in a medium bowl and cover it with plastic wrap before tossing it into the fridge.
This easy copycat Chipotle corn salsa is the real deal! Whip up a batch today and experience the difference fresh, homemade salsa can make. We guarantee it will become a perfect addition to your recipe repertoire. For a handy reference, don’t forget to print out our recipe card below – it’s a great thing to have on hand for busy weeknight meals!
Make this salsa your own by substituting the lemon juice with fresh lime juice, throwing in some veggies in the mix, adding black beans for a little bit of texture, or roasted poblano pepper (or any variety of spicy peppers) for that extra kick. Feel free to adjust the spice level to your liking.
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