Spicy Tomato and Corn Salsa with Cilantro
A zesty salsa combining sweet corn, ripe tomatoes, and spicy jalapeños for a vibrant summer snack. This Mexican-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe tomatoes, sweet corn, jalapeño for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 65 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 medium, diced ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup, kernels sweet corn
- 1 small, finely diced jalapeño
- 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, corn kernels, and jalapeño. Gently toss to mix.
- Step 2: Add cilantro, lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp cumin. Stir until the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats.







