By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 30, 2017
Street Corn Salsa is filled with roasted corn, feta, lime juice, sour cream, cilantro, pico de gallo, and more! This amazing elote salsa recipe works for just about every occasion! Make it for Cinco de Mayo, for tailgating, for Taco Night, or for a simple summer appetizer.
Why We Love This Street Corn Salsa Recipe
I’m a big fan of Mexican Street Corn . There’s something about it that I just can’t get enough of! This street corn salsa recipe really has my heart, guys. There is just so much flavor in this easy salsa dip with so little effort. My kind of recipe indeed!
- Easy. This dip is just a bunch of amazing ingredients mixed together, with a little bit of cooking (or heating up, really) involved. It’s ready in no time for last-minute snacking.
- Fresh. Corn, onions, jalapeños, and pico de gallo are crunchy, chunky, and fresh!
- Delicious. The combination of fresh veggies and creamy cheese is so balanced and flavorful.
Variations on Elote Salsa
It’s easy to adjust this recipe to your personal tastes. It’s medium-spicy as is, but you can decrease the spice level by omitting the jalapeños or green chilies. If you prefer a soupier texture, you can use a cup of your favorite salsa in place of the pico. If you can find it, swap the feta for cotija or queso fresco for a more authentic flavor.
How to Store and Reheat
This street corn salsa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add a bit of lime juice and mix to freshen it up!
Serving Suggestions
I love this Mexican street corn salsa on its own, as a dip with crispy blue tortilla chips , or as a garnish on everything from tacos to chicken breasts .
More Street Corn Recipes To Try
- Mexican Street Corn Dip
- Healthy Mexican Street Corn
- Street Corn Pasta Salad
Notes from the Test Kitchen
It’s important to use fresh ingredients when making this delicious corn salsa recipe. This is one of our staples of Summer, and the ingredients make all the difference!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 20 ounces frozen corn (2 packages)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime)
- ▢ ¾ cup light sour cream
- ▢ 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- ▢ ½ onion diced
- ▢ 1 jalapeño pepper finely chopped
- ▢ 4.5 ounces diced green chiles drained (1 can) – we used Old El Paso
- ▢ 1 cup pico de gallo
- ▢ ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Heat corn in the microwave according to the package instructions. 20 ounces frozen corn
- Once cooked, transfer to a skillet and toss in the olive oil, cooking just long enough to char the corn to your liking. 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve. If you need to freshen it up a bit, add another ½ tablespoon of lime juice and stir before serving with chips. 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, ¾ cup light sour cream, 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, ½ onion, 1 jalapeño pepper, 4.5 ounces diced green chiles, 1 cup pico de gallo, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Street Corn Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 20 ounces frozen corn (2 packages)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime)
- ¾ cup light sour cream
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- ½ onion diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper finely chopped
- 4.5 ounces diced green chiles drained (1 can) - we used Old El Paso
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Heat corn in the microwave according to the package instructions. 20 ounces frozen corn
- Once cooked, transfer to a skillet and toss in the olive oil, cooking just long enough to char the corn to your liking. 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve. If you need to freshen it up a bit, add another ½ tablespoon of lime juice and stir before serving with chips. 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, ¾ cup light sour cream, 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese, ½ onion, 1 jalapeño pepper, 4.5 ounces diced green chiles, 1 cup pico de gallo, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
