If you’ve ever asked for corn salsa in your Chipotle bowl, this one’s for you. This Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa tastes just like the real thing—sweet, tangy, a little spicy, and ridiculously fresh. Best of all? It comes together in under 15 minutes and is the perfect Cinco de Mayo side dish for tacos, burritos, nachos, or chips and salsa night.

Makes 6 servings

Whether you’re hosting a Cinco de Mayo party or just craving restaurant-style flavor at home, this easy corn salsa recipe is about to become a staple.

Looking for easy Cinco de Mayo recipes? This corn salsa checks all the boxes: fresh, festive, crowd-pleasing, and made with ingredients you probably already have. Pair it with any of these Pound Dropper recipes:

• Street Tacos
• Easy Creamy Chicken Flautas
• Beef Taquitos
• Burrito Bowls
• Zero Point Salsa Chicken
• Carne Asada Street Tacos

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Why do I love making this Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa at home?

• It taste just like Chipotle’s corn salsa
• Packed with flavor-sweet, smoky, and lightly spicy
• Naturally vegan & gluten-free
• Quick and easy—no cooking required
• Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or meal prep

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What Ingredients Do I Need To Make Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa?

To keep this as authentic as possible, we’re using simple, fresh ingredients—just like Chipotle does.

• Corn-fresh or sweet frozen & thawed.
• Red onion– finely chopped.
• Jalapeño– finely minced or chopped and remove seeds for less spice.
• Poblano pepper– roasted, seeded, peeled, and finely mined or chopped.
• Fresh cilantro-chopped.
• Cumin– to taste
• Fresh lime juice
• Salt- to taste

Optional but highly recommended: a pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika for that subtle smoky kick.

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How to make this Chipotle Corn Salsa?

Thaw the frozen corn by placing it in a colander and running it under running cold water. Be sure to pat the corn dry with clean paper towel. 

Pour thawed corn into a medium mixing bowl. Stir in red onion, jalapeño, poblano pepper, and cilantro.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything.

Sprinkle with cumin, salt, and smoked paprika or chili powder, if using.

Toss until well combined and taste—adjust seasoning as needed.

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Tips for this Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa:

• Thaw the frozen corn by placing it in a colander and running it under running cold water. Be sure to pat the corn dry with clean paper towel. 
• Roast the poblano pepper by charring it on all sides over a direct flame on a gas stove until the skin is darkened. Then place the pepper in a plastic bag- this will help loosen the skin. Gently peel off the skin and dice the pepper.
• Use fire-roasted corn if you want extra smoky flavor.
• Let the salsa sit for 10–15 minutes before serving so the flavors meld.
• Not a cilantro fan? You can reduce it—or skip it entirely.

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What to serve with this Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa?

This Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa is insanely versatile. Serve it with:

• Tortilla chips
• Tacos or taco bowls
• Burritos or burrito bowls
• Grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp
• As a topping for salads or nachos

It’s also a total hit at potlucks and Cinco de Mayo parties—expect the bowl to be empty fast.

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Ingredients:

• 2 ( 12 oz.) bags of frozen sweet white corn
• 1 small jalepeño pepper, seeded, and finely diced
• 1 small Poblano pepper, seeded, and finely diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup cilantro finely chopped
• 2 small limes, juiced
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp sea salt

Directions:

1. Pour thawed corn into a medium mixing bowl.
2. Stir in red onion, jalapeño, poblano pepper, and cilantro.
3. Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything.
4. Season with salt, cumin, and smoked paprika or chili powder, if using.
5. Toss until well combined and taste—adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Serve as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for steak, chicken, or a burrito bowl 

Notes:

• Thaw the frozen corn by placing it in a colander and running it under running cold water. Be sure to pat the corn dry with clean paper towel. 
• Roast the poblano pepper by charring it on all sides over a direct flame on a gas stove until the skin has blackened. Then place the pepper in a plastic bag- and loosen the skin. Remove stem, seeds, and gently peel the skin. Chop the pepper.

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Makes 6 ( 1/2 cup) servings

0 WW Points® per serving

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