Description
This Corn Black Bean Salsa is a fresh, vibrant, and healthy dish packed with sweet corn, creamy black beans, and a zesty lime-cumin dressing. It’s a versatile and flavorful salsa that can be served with chips, tacos, or grilled meats.
Ingredients
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 ears of sweet corn, husked or 1 (15 oz.) can sweet corn, rinsed and drained
1 small red bell pepper, diced
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 cup diced English cucumber
1/4 cup diced red onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1–2 jalapeños, seeded, deveined, minced (1 for mild)
1/3 cup packed cilantro, chopped
3–4 tablespoons lime juice (start with 3)
1/2 teaspoon each salt, cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling or skillet corn)
Instructions
- Grill or Skillet Corn (Optional): Brush the corn with olive oil and grill at 450°F for 10-12 minutes, rotating every 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and cook corn for 5 minutes until charred. Set aside to cool, then cut kernels off the cob.
- Assemble the Salsa: In a large bowl, combine the cooked corn, black beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, garlic, jalapeños, and cilantro.
- Season: Stir in lime juice, salt, cumin, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
- Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or on top of salads.
Notes
- Add fruits like mango or pineapple for extra sweetness.
- For added crunch, try incorporating radishes or jicama.
- If you prefer a milder salsa, reduce the number of jalapeños or skip them entirely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (if grilling/skillet cooking corn)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
