Corn Salsa

Corn is one of those vegetables that is good anytime of year. You can eat it cold or hot and it will always be good. When I made my Mole Poblano Mole Poblano Chicken With Corn Salsa I also made some corn salsa to go with it. It was a perfect combination.

Corn salsa is a relatively new culinary creation, but it was inspired from its ancient Mesoamerican roots and traditions. Its roots lie in the domestication of corn by the Aztecs and other indigenous peoples, who used it in various dishes, including sauces. The concept of salsa, a flavorful sauce made with chilies, tomatoes, and other ingredients, also originates from this period. While corn salsa as we know it is a more recent development, it builds upon these historical foundations. Corn (maize) was a staple crop, and the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas cultivated it extensively. These ancient civilizations also developed early forms of salsa, using ingredients like tomatoes, chilies, and squash seeds. These were used to enhance the flavor of meats and other dishes. The Spanish conquistadors encountered these salsas after their arrival in Mexico, and the term “salsa” (meaning “sauce” in Spanish) was eventually applied to these flavorful concoctions. Today, there are no limits to making salsas. Use your imagination and see what happens. 🙂

Corn Salsa

One of my favorite summer salads is a simple corn and tomato salad. I make it all the time, though, this new corn salsa may take it’s place as one of my favorites. 🙂 This corn salsa is very similar to my corn and tomato salad, with only a few minor changes.

3 cups corn, thawed if using frozed

1/4 red onion, diced fine

1 jalapeno, diced fine

12 oz cherry tomatoes, quartered

2 tsp garlic

3 TBSP olive oil

2 TBSP lime juice

salt to taste

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Mix everything together well and chill until ready to use. It goes well with anything you want to serve it next to.

This cool, refreshing, colorful salad or salsa is perfect for a hot summer’s day. It will definitely help you beat the heat. 🙂

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay cool, stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.