Rotel Tomato and Corn Salsa is one of the best salsas I've ever had! Rotel tomatoes, corn, and red onion make this salsa recipe one you'll keep going back to!
"The Best Salsa in the World." That might be an overstatement, but it's what I call the recipe for Black Bean Salsa that my mom makes.
The catch is, I don't include the black beans . . . which my husband finds oddly amusing. He now refers to it as "Black Bean Salsa, black beans optional" because of how it's typed up in the Family Cookbook his mom made.
I have nothing against black beans, but for some reason I like this salsa better without them. The rest of my family disagrees and loves the beans, so if the recipe looks good to you, judge for yourself. Just add 1 can rinsed and drained black beans.
LOVE BLACK BEANS? Try my Adobo Black Bean and Corn Salsa that I made for my BBQ Chicken Salad and this Black Bean Soup!
I usually make a double batch because this salsa doesn't last long around us!
Bob's all-time favorite snack is chips and salsa. I have to admit, when I first met him I didn't understand the appeal - definitely not my first choice in a snack. But now, after almost 9 years together (!!!), it's become one of my favorites too. Needless to say, we've had quite a few versions of our favorite treat over the years, but this salsa is our favorite hands down!
My college roommate and good friend Kathleen used to be a super picky eater, but after trying this salsa our senior year, she started eating red onions. She now has a very diverse palate. I'm not saying that this salsa works miracles or anything, but . . .
Looking for More Salsa Recipes?
Check out my favorite salsa recipes:
Fresh Homemade Salsa
Restaurant Style Salsa
Mango Salsa
And you might enjoy my Salsa Recipe Showdown where the Rotel and Corn Salsa goes head to head with 2 other recipes!
📖 Recipe
Rotel Tomatoes and Corn Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes (mild or regular)
- 1 can white shoepeg corn (drained)
- 3 tablespoon lime juice (~1-2 limes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- ½ red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon or more to taste fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- dash of garlic salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients and chill, preferably overnight. It takes time for the flavors to blend.
- Serve with tortilla chips, preferably Tostito's Scoops. This can also be used in place of salsa for any other dish, such as tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, etc.
Kerstin says
Your salsa looks very addicting! I love the corn and cumin in it - yum!
Jaime and Jen DISH says
Wow, this looks great. I live in Arizona where WE KNOW GOOD salsa but I would have to for sure try this.
Jenifer
Fellow Foodie Blogger
LizM says
This is the best salsa I have ever had, hands down. It's so easy to make, and it has just the right kick.
Lickedspoon says
Mmmmm, this looks good. I agree with you about the cilantro - can't get enough. The sun's out (for once) here in London, so I might have to make a batch this weekend.
Sophie says
I love how hearty this is! Perfect for the up and coming summer months.
JUJUGIRL says
So glad I found your recipe for this salsa today. It is delicious. I chose to add the black beans to mine, it was a big hit on our Nachos! I had no limes, lemons or orange juice. Then i spied my Jose Cuervo bottle of margaritas in the fridge! It was a wonderful substitute! The lime flavor came through and the tequila was not strong, just sutble and fruity. I added about 4-5 Tbsp of margarita . Ole'!
Meghan says
What a great idea! So glad it turned out! My family loves this with the black beans too 🙂
Suey says
This is one of my favorite salsas but I have to have the black beans. I love beans! Also I add a lot of cilantro. I’m one that loves it.