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Corny Salsa With Tortilla Chips USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Center

Corn and tomatoes join forces to make a fun salsa.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup vegetable
½ oz eq grains
Source
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups Corn, kernels, frozen, thawed, drained
  • ¾ cup Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
  • ¾ cup Cucumbers, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting)
  • 2 Tbsp Green onions, fresh, chopped (gently wash green onions under running water before cutting)
  • ½ tsp Chili lime seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Sour cream, light
  • 3 oz (at least 84 g) Tortilla chips

Quantity
 

  • 2 cups Corn, kernels, frozen, thawed, drained
  • ¾ cup Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
  • ¾ cup Cucumbers, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting)
  • 2 Tbsp Green onions, fresh, chopped (gently wash green onions under running water before cutting)
  • ½ tsp Chili lime seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Sour cream, light
  • 3 oz (at least 84 g) Tortilla chips

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups Corn, kernels, frozen, thawed, drained
  • ¾ cup Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
  • ¾ cup Cucumbers, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting)
  • 2 Tbsp Green onions, fresh, chopped (gently wash green onions under running water before cutting)
  • ½ tsp Chili lime seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Sour cream, light
  • 3 oz (at least 84 g) Tortilla chips

Quantity
 

  • 2 cups Corn, kernels, frozen, thawed, drained
  • ¾ cup Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
  • ¾ cup Cucumbers, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting)
  • 2 Tbsp Green onions, fresh, chopped (gently wash green onions under running water before cutting)
  • ½ tsp Chili lime seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Sour cream, light
  • 3 oz (at least 84 g) Tortilla chips
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups Corn, kernels, frozen, thawed, drained
  • ¾ cup Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
  • ¾ cup Cucumbers, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting)
  • 2 Tbsp Green onions, fresh, chopped (gently wash green onions under running water before cutting)
  • ½ tsp Chili lime seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Sour cream, light
  • 3 oz (at least 84 g) Tortilla chips

Quantity
 

  • 2 cups Corn, kernels, frozen, thawed, drained
  • ¾ cup Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
  • ¾ cup Cucumbers, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting)
  • 2 Tbsp Green onions, fresh, chopped (gently wash green onions under running water before cutting)
  • ½ tsp Chili lime seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Sour cream, light
  • 3 oz (at least 84 g) Tortilla chips
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups Corn, kernels, frozen, thawed, drained
  • ¾ cup Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
  • ¾ cup Cucumbers, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting)
  • 2 Tbsp Green onions, fresh, chopped (gently wash green onions under running water before cutting)
  • ½ tsp Chili lime seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Sour cream, light
  • 3 oz (at least 84 g) Tortilla chips

Quantity
 

  • 2 cups Corn, kernels, frozen, thawed, drained
  • ¾ cup Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
  • ¾ cup Cucumbers, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting)
  • 2 Tbsp Green onions, fresh, chopped (gently wash green onions under running water before cutting)
  • ½ tsp Chili lime seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Sour cream, light
  • 3 oz (at least 84 g) Tortilla chips
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups Corn, kernels, frozen, thawed, drained
  • ¾ cup Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
  • ¾ cup Cucumbers, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting)
  • 2 Tbsp Green onions, fresh, chopped (gently wash green onions under running water before cutting)
  • ½ tsp Chili lime seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Sour cream, light
  • 3 oz (at least 84 g) Tortilla chips

Quantity
 

  • 2 cups Corn, kernels, frozen, thawed, drained
  • ¾ cup Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced (gently wash tomatoes under running water before cutting)
  • ¾ cup Cucumbers, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting)
  • 2 Tbsp Green onions, fresh, chopped (gently wash green onions under running water before cutting)
  • ½ tsp Chili lime seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Sour cream, light
  • 3 oz (at least 84 g) Tortilla chips
*See Marketing Guide

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • In a medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, chili lime seasoning, and sour cream. Stir to mix.
  • Serve ½ cup corny salsa and ½ oz eq tortilla chips (about 5–7 whole chips). Serve immediately, or keep cold at 40 °F or lower.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Corny Salsa With Tortilla Chips USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Center
Amount Per Serving 0 ½ cup corny salsa and ½ oz eq tortilla chips
Calories 122 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 91mg4%
Total Carbohydrates 20g7%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 2g2%
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
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*Marketing Guide
The CHEF TIPS:

  • Contains milk (sour cream).

    Tortillas can be a hidden source of common allergens which include, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.

  • Sesame can appear as an ingredient in foods where it might not be expected (tortilla chips) and may be included in ingredient statements as “spice” or “flavoring.”
  • Choking Prevention: Whole corn kernels can be a choking risk for children under the age of 4.
  • If preparing in advance, store corny salsa in an airtight container at 40 °F or lower until ready to serve.
  • Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.

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