This easy Chipotle Corn Salsa is exactly what you need to make Chipotle bowls at home! The salsa is made with just seven simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes and is perfect for both snacking or topping your burrito bowls!
Better Than Chipotle Corn Salsa
We’ve got Chipotle at home! I’m constantly trying to figure out how to make some of my take favorites at home to save myself some money and better control thThis homemade corn salsa recipe is even better than the takeout chain version and incredibly easy to make. Plus, unlike the restaurant version, you can easily customize it to suit your specific flavor preferences. You can use it to top your chicken burrito bowls, steak tacos, or serve it as an appetizer when hosting!
More Delicious Salsa Recipes
- Mango Salsa
- Strawberry Salsa
- Pineapple Salsa
- Avocado Corn Salsa
- Avocado Cucumber Peach Salsa
- Homemade Pico de Gallo
Recipe Ingredients
Corn: apparently Chipotle uses white sweet corn in their salsa so that’s what we’re using in this recipe! Of course, if needed, you can substitute the white corn for yellow corn.
Jalapeño Pepper: diced jalapeño adds just a little heat to the salsa along with flavor. Remove the membrane and seeds before dicing if you want to cut down the amount of heat.
Red Onion: rinse or soak the red onion in cold water before using it to take away some of that classic red onion ‘bite’.
Roasted Poblano Pepper: if you’ve never roasted a poblano, take a look at this post on how to roast poblano peppers before you begin.
Cilantro: You can’t have fresh salsa without cilantro!
Salt: adding a pinch of salt enhances the flavor and helps to draw moisture out of the veggies to make the salsa a bit more “juicy”.
Lime Juice: fresh lime juice is best for this recipe!
How to Make Chipotle Corn Salsa
Step One: Cook the corn according to the package instructions. Then, set it aside to cool completely.
Step Two: Once the corn has cooled, add it to a mixing bowl along with the jalapeño pepper, red onion, roasted poblano pepper, salt, cilantro, and lime juice.
Step Three: Stir until well combined, and serve immediately. Or, transfer the mixture to your fridge to chill until you’re ready to serve!
Tips for the Best Salsa
- Dice It Up: For the best salsa, you want to chop all the ingredients into small, uniform pieces. That way you get a little bit of everything in every single bite.
- Let the Flavors Meld: Before serving, let your chipotle corn salsa sit for 30 minutes to give all the flavors a chance to come together.
- Kick Up the Heat: If you like your salsa on the spicier side, then leave the ribs and seeds of the jalapeño intact when dicing to add a bit of extra heat.
- Adjust the sweetness: If you like your salsa on the sweeter side, feel free to add more corn or even a touch of honey!
Ways to Use
This corn salsa is delicious on its own as a dip with tortilla chips. However, I love to use it as a topping with salads, bowls, tacos, and more!
Some of my favorite pairing options:
- Chipotle Steak Tacos
- Honey Chipotle Salmon Bowls
- Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls
- Sheet Pan Chicken Burrito Bowls
- Salmon Burrito Bowls
- Vegetarian Burrito Bowls
How to Store
You can store your salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
More Delicious Salsa Recipes
- Mango Salsa
- Strawberry Salsa
- Pineapple Salsa
- Avocado Corn Salsa
- Avocado Cucumber Peach Salsa
- Homemade Pico de Gallo
I hope you give this Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe a try! It’s sweet, spicy, and quick to make! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.
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Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This easy Chipotle Corn Salsa is exactly what you need to make Chipotle bowls at home! The salsa is made with just seven simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes and is perfect for both snacking or topping your burrito bowls!
Ingredients
- 16 oz frozen white sweet corn
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 small roasted poblano pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the corn according to the package instructions and then set aside and let cool completely.
- Once the corn has cooled, add it to a mixing bowl along with the jalapeño pepper, red onion, roasted poblano pepper, salt, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Stir the salsa until well combined and then serve immediately or place in the fridge until you’re ready to serve!
Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: Eat Love Eat
