Black Bean Fresh Corn Salsa
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Black Bean Fresh Corn Salsa is a colorful crowd-pleaser that’s ready in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! Featuring succulent black beans, sweet and crisp fresh corn kernels, juicy Roma tomatoes, and a hint of heat from minced jalapeño, this salsa is perfectly balanced with a zesty lime and cumin dressing. Fresh cilantro ties it all together, making this a refreshing, protein-packed side dish or appetizer. Serve it with crunchy tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, or alongside your favorite grilled meats or fish for an easy, healthy, and versatile addition to any meal. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe is an irresistible fusion of flavor and texture! Keywords: black bean salsa, fresh corn salsa, quick appetizer, healthy salsa recipe, summer recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1.5 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn)
- 2 pieces Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 1 piece Jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 0.25 cup Cilantro leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare all the ingredients: rinse and drain the black beans, cut the kernels from the ears of fresh corn, and dice the tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, fresh corn kernels, diced tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, red onion, and minced jalapeño.
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salsa ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, or jalapeño if desired.
Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, or alongside grilled meats or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1200 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
