Homemade Chili Corn Salsa (Chipotle Copycat)

This Homemade Chili Corn Salsa is inspired by Chipotle's corn salsa side option. All the flavors you love, made in just a few minutes at home. A delicious side dish for homemade burrito bowls, tacos, and other meal prep!

Welcome to my homemade Chipotle series!

I'm recreating Chipotle favorites, using ingredients that Chipotle actually uses. Easily made at home - for the flavors you love about Chipotle. Cheaper, meal-preppable, and restaurant-style at any time!

This is my homemade chili corn salsa recipe! A flavorful salsa made with a can of corn, a bit of spicy pepper, onion, and cilantro. It doesn't take much to create a tasty side dish that jazzes up your burrito or taco.

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• Why this recipe works
• Why You'll Love This Homemade Chipotle Style Chili Corn Salsa
• Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
• Step-By-Step Instructions
• Ways to Serve Corn Salsa
• Elizabeth's Kitchen Notes
• Recipe Prayer
• Related Recipes
• Tried this recipe?
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Why You'll Love This Homemade Chipotle Style Chili Corn Salsa

• A homemade version of chipotle - all the flavors your love about Chipotle's corn salsa in your own kitchen
• Meal Prep Friendly - great for burrito bowls all week
• Versatile - Use it in bowls, tacos, burritos, and more

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

• Corn: I use canned corn. I look for the "no salt added" cans, which also tend to have no added sugar. You can also use frozen corn
• Poblano Pepper: I love poblanos here! They are slightly spicy and add a nice underlying heat to the dish. If you can't find poblanos or want a lower spice option, use a green bell pepper instead (though labeled as slightly spicy, I do not find poblanos to contribute a significant heat level)
• Red Onion: you can also use a yellow or white onion
• Jalapeño: this salsa isn't spicy. If you want a spicy salsa, use more jalapeño and include the seeds
• Cilantro
• Lemon & Lime: chipotle uses both lemon and lime juice in their salsa and I think the combo helps create their signature flavor. If you prefer, you can just pick one
• Salt

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1. Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl. If desired, let sit 20-30 minutes to let the flavors blend. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Ways to Serve Corn Salsa

Use this salsa anywhere you'd serve corn, guac, or salsa:

• Salads: as a more flavorful ingredient than plain chopped tomatoes
• Quesadillas: served on top or dip the quesadilla in!
• Burrito Bowls: rice, beans, corn, salsa, guacamole
• Tacos: add lettuce, avocado, cilantro, and lime, and salsa!
• Burritos: wrap with rice, salsa, and vegan cheese
• Tostadas: layer over crispy tortillas
• With chips: it is salsa after all!

Elizabeth's Kitchen Notes

• Prep it! Salsa is super meal preppable and the flavors blend together the longer it sits. So this is a great one to make ahead of time and enjoy all week.
• Chips: try my oil-free tortilla chips for dipping. Or, I've been loving Kroger's kettle-style tortilla chips - super thick and crunchy!

Recipe Prayer

Thank you God for this salsa. Thank you for the nourishing meal we get to eat. And for homemade versions of our favorite foods. Amen.

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