Description
Black Bean and Corn Salsa is a colorful and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with flavor, this vibrant salsa combines hearty black beans and crunchy corn, all dressed in zesty lime juice. Whether served as an appetizer with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats, this easy-to-make salsa promises to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the vegetables as needed.
- In a medium bowl, combine black beans, corn, red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro. Mix gently.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together carefully to avoid mashing the ingredients.
- For optimal flavor, let the salsa sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos or grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg