Corn and Black Bean Salsa
This black bean salsa is bright, zesty, and ridiculously easy to throw together—like the life of the party in a bowl. It’s packed with bold Southwest flavor and makes the perfect scoopable dip, taco topper, or sidekick to grilled meats. Fresh, tangy, and just the right amount of heat!
Ingredients
- 2 ears 2 ears fresh corn, about 1 cup (You can substitute 1 cup of thawed frozen sweet corn if fresh corn isn’t available or you need a shortcut. Microwave steam the frozen corn until crisp tender, then cool)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes (for consistent sizing, just quarter them)
- ½ cup small diced red onion (¼" diced)
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely minced
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil or steam the ears for 3 to 5 minutes until tender, then cool and slice off the kernels.
- In a large bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
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TIPS: Letting the salsa chill for 30 to 60 minutes helps the flavors meld together beautifully. Use a slotted spoon if serving it as a dip—extra juice can collect at the bottom of the bowl.
VARIATIONS: Use diced Roma tomatoes (seeds removed) instead of cherry tomatoes. Grill the corn for a smoky twist, or use frozen sweet corn—just steam until crisp-tender and drain. Swap black beans for pinto or cannellini, or add mango or avocado for a fruity spin. For extra heat, add more jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with tortilla chips, spoon over tacos or burrito bowls, or use it as a fresh topping for grilled chicken or fish. It’s also fantastic over scrambled eggs or avocado toast.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 272IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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