Black Bean Salsa Ii
Elevate your appetizer game with the vibrant and zesty flavors of Black Bean Salsa II, a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for any occasion. Packed with wholesome black beans, sweet corn, ripe tomatoes, and a touch of heat from fresh jalapeño, this salsa bursts with freshness and bold flavors. A tangy lime juice and olive oil dressing, infused with garlic and cumin, ties everything together for a crowd-pleasing dish that's ready in just 15 minutes (plus a short chill time to meld flavors). Whether served as a dip with crunchy tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish, this healthy and flavorful salsa is a must-try dish for your next gathering. Keywords: black bean salsa, easy salsa recipe, healthy dip, Mexican-inspired appetizer, quick party recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz can (drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 1 cup (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed) Sweet corn
- 2 medium (diced) Tomatoes
- 0.5 medium (finely chopped) Red onion
- 1 small (seeded and finely minced) Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 3 tbsp (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 tsp (or to taste) Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.25 tsp (or to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans and sweet corn.
Add the diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, cumin, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño for your preferred spice level.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2156 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.0 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.1 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 4% | |
*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.
