Spicy Creamy Corn Salsa

This Spicy Creamy Corn Salsa is a flavorful fiesta in a bowl! The combination of creamy avocado, crunchy corn, and spicy jalapeño creates an addictive taste sensation that’s perfect for scooping up with tortilla chips or using as a topping for tacos or grilled meats. It’s a delicious twist on traditional salsa.

Ready Time

20 mins

Yields

7 servings

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced small red onion
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the diced avocado, corn kernels, red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño pepper.

Toss gently to combine.

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Add the garlic to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture and whisk until well combined.

Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the corn mixture and stir until everything is well coated.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Just before serving, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Make sure to choose a ripe avocado for the best flavor and creamy texture. Frozen corn kernels work beautifully in this recipe, but feel free to use fresh corn if it’s in season.

Don’t be afraid of the jalapeño – the heat will mellow out in the fridge.

If you don’t have smoked paprika, regular paprika will do, but you’ll miss out on that nice smoky depth. Be gentle when combining the ingredients to avoid mushing the avocado.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but a few hours or even overnight will make the flavors pop.

This salsa is quite versatile – serve with tortilla chips, use as a dip for veggies, or even as a topping for tacos or grilled meats. You can easily double or triple the recipe if you need to feed a crowd.