Fiesta Zucchini Corn Salsa

Bursting with vibrant colors and zesty flavors, Fiesta Zucchini Corn Salsa is the ultimate summer-inspired dish that doubles as a fresh appetizer or a versatile topping. Featuring sweet, charred corn kernels, crisp zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of heat from diced jalapeño, this salsa delivers a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Tossed in a tangy lime and cumin-spiced dressing, it’s perfectly balanced with smoky paprika and fresh cilantro. Ready in under 30 minutes, this no-fuss recipe is ideal for barbecues, taco nights, or a party platter served alongside tortilla chips. Whether you enjoy it as a dip, a taco topper, or a bright side dish, this gluten-free, vegetarian salsa is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 medium Zucchini
• 1.5 cups Corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 0.5 cups (diced) Red bell pepper
• 0.25 cups (diced) Red onion
• 1 small (seeded and diced) Jalapeño
• 0.75 cups (quartered) Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cups (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and dry-roast them for 3–5 minutes until they are lightly charred, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the corn cools, dice the zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, evenly-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the charred corn, diced zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, diced jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste the salsa and adjust the salt and lime juice if needed.

Step 7

Cover the salsa and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	992 grams (992.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	601

Total Fat 19.50g	25%
Saturated Fat 3.20g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4969mg	216%
Total Carbohydrate 104.60g	38%
Dietary Fiber 15.40g	55%
Total Sugars 54.00g
Protein 16.30g	33%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118mg	9%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 2249mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.6%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 63.5%