A few months ago, I went through a blue corn chip addiction. I sent myself to rehab, otherwise know as ‘winter’ here in Pittsburgh.
See, the blue corn chip addiction was exacerbated by fresh, ripe avocados made into delicious guacamole.
And since avocado’s cost an arm and a leg here during the winter, I kicked the habit.
I’m not a chips-and-salsa gal, unless we are at a Mexican restaurant with homemade chips and I’m 4 margarita’s deep.
I had a half-full bag of blue corn chips that were most likely a bit stale and a few months old. In true Mother Lovett fashion, I didn’t let them go to waste and created this concoction to dip them in.
Unlike Mother Lovett, they weren’t 6 years expired. Yes, folks. That was perfectly acceptable.
I love corn. I love sweet corn.
If corn was the only vegetable on earth, I would love vegetables.
Speaking of those treacherous things, I ate a few veggies yesterday. Sandwiched in between some wheat bread and goat cheese, I chomped down a few roasted sweet peppers.
They were . . . eh, alright. I kind of enjoyed them. But I’m not ready to go back for more yet. It is a brand new relationship, and I’m not ready to jump in the sack yet.
See a trend here? All veggies I eat must be sweet.
This salsa is sweet, but also has a nice tang from the crisp, red onion.
Sweet Corn and Avocado Salsa
1 cup sweet, yellow corn
1/2 avocado, chopped
1/4 red onion, chopped
1/4 plum tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
spritz of fresh lemon juice
salt & pepper to taste
Toss all ingredients together and season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.
Serve with tortilla or pita chips.
This salsa is deliciously addicting. My issue with blue corn chips is back, and with avocado’s coming into season, it will be back with a vengeance. Someone please stop me.
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corn and avocado salsa is one of my all time favorites! looks delicious!
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Mmmm…YES to sweet corn! Can’t wait for summer– I eat it like nothing else!
Super excited for fit bloggin’!!!
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Ahh yum I need to try and make my own salsa I can’t believe I haven’t yet! I love how you added avocado I need to try this this weekend :)
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Confession: I am a salsa addict. I eat it on my salads, with veggies, with chips, you name it! I also love avocado and this looks amazing. I love when avocados get real cheap at the food store- nothing like some delicious, healthy fats. nom nom.
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Yum! Your recipes are always so easy and delicious looking! I can’t wait to try this salsa.
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This looks so delicious! I agree sweet corn is the best thing ever. Paired with avocados sound delicious. Paired with blue corn tortilla chips sounds even better than that!!!
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Oh yum girl!!!! I make a corn/avocado/tomato salad that is a LOT like that, you would LOVE it! If you ever want the recipe, send me an e-mail!
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I have a tortilla chip obsession which I have never been able to rehab! I think this salsa might just make it worse — it looks amazing! I think its horrible how expensive avocados are, even when I was a kid I would try “growing” an avocado tree. It never worked! Thanks for this great recipe.
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I’m a big chips and salsa fan. I love the combination of ingredients you’ve used in your salsa. Bright colors. I bet the salsa looked terrific with the blue corn chips!
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This look delicious! I love any type of salsa or guac!
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That salad sounds great … especially because it has cilantro in it. I adore cilantro. Most people I know hate it, but it is my love.
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This looks delicious!!!
I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who does not like chips and salsa! You’re the first!!!
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Jessica — March 16th, 2010 @ 7:10 am
Oh I like them, it’s just not one of my go-to snacks!
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Looks fab! I make a similar thing with black beans in it too!
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oooh im currently in blue corn chip addiction mode. the garden of eatin spicy ones are ridiculous. oh, im also a salsa addict. like it eat it straight from the jar. sooo this might be on my agenda.
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Yum, I love corn salsas like this! I can’t wait until summer so my avocado tree will start producing fruit. I will definitely be making this recipe! :)
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Jessica — March 16th, 2010 @ 7:40 am
Jessie – You have an avocado tree?! Can I come live with you??
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oh man, chips and anything sounds good to me :) i LOVE guac and i LOVE sweet corn, so I think this is going to be a big winner for me!
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This looks like a great summer dish! I pureed up some avocado for our baby last week and he didn’t like it! That saddens me deeply…but I will try again!
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Oh my gosh, I didn’t realize you were from the Burgh! I lived there for 2 years (grad school) and loved it! Geez, like I needed another reason to love your blog ;)
have a great day!
~Christie
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I actually have two avocado trees! You can come anytime, but be warned, they are FL avocados and not the Haas variety. Larger and much less creamy, but still delicious. :)
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avocados keep going on sale 2 for a buck around here. which means i can’t stop buying them. love avocado
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Margaritas, chips and salsa and I are bffs! Haha, love this recipe!
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I love corn salsa. I usually make mine with black beans. The next time, I’m adding avocado. Yum!
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I love chips and salsa, but I usually only eat them at a restaurant or a party. I actually think this salsa would be delicious to bring to a party sometime :)
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This salsa looks great! I’m addicted to UTZ white corn chips….so salty…..so good!
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that looks really good. bring some this weekend.
;)
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I do love tortillas chips as well. I have gotten lucky lately because avocados have been on sale.
This salsa has so many colors and taste. Great combination!
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My mom made a salsa like this. She added a vingerette. It was odd, but sooo good.
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this looks great! i bet it would be good on top of chicken, fish or steak too!
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I love corn salsa….mmmm mm! Looks great, Jess! I love blue corn chips, too!
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I’ve never had and never SEEN a blue corn chip in my life :D
but… that salsa looks heavenly. I love sweet corn too and with red onion. Well, I could eat those everyday and be happy. Even better if you add avocade to it ;)
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That looks delicious! I . corn in salsa
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I’m not really into sugary sweets (besides cupcakes). But give me chips and salsa any day! Yesterday when I was stuck working from home, I kept checking the cabinets in hopes of finding a bag of tortilla chips…no matter how stale! This salsa looks AWESOME! :)
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So many veggies today! I looooove sweet corn! I can’t wait for grilling season…
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I adore corn salsa – and this looks so yummy! The flavors sounds so fresh – I’m daydreaming about warmer weather now!
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Im a salsa fanatic, and that looks perfect for summer! YUM!!
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Avocado and corn is one of the yummiest combos!
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Avocado’s are a major weak spot for this lady. The buttery taste just does me in. I bet the corn & avocado combo goes great together, kind of like a buttery corn. :)
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That looks so good…I can definitely see how that would be addicting! YUM!
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Ahh looks so fresh. I need summer NOW!
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Salsa looks great. love all the colors!!!
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MMMM, reminds me of summer. I love making a very similar salsa when all the veggies are growing. I usually add in black beans. Also makes a great filling for quesadillas. Now I’m hungry.
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Love that combo – you pics brings summer to my cold house. I make a similar one but instead of lemon juice I use limeand add some cumin for flavor and black beans as the mood strikes me. Thanks.
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Next time, try adding a can of black beans (drained) and some minced garlic. YUM!
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Oh wow – that looks so delicious and refreshing!!
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yum! and spring like too! my friend makes something similar and adds black beans – give it a try!
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I thought for sure I was at the wrong blog when I saw vegetables – and that you tried roasted red peppers?? You must have a fever!
I didn’t like any vegetable other than cucumbers . . . until I was 35 – so there is hope for you yet!
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This makes me want a margarita to go along with it! Looks so good!!
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Yay for gettin’ your veg on, this looks delicious! Can’t wait for Fitbloggin this weekend :D
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What a great looking salsa! I am yet to find blue corn chips in Australia :(
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LOVE corn salsas. TJs makes a good one but i bet your home-made one is even better!
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