Chipotle Black Bean Salsa
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with this bold and smoky Chipotle Black Bean Salsa! Packed with protein-rich black beans, sweet bursts of corn, zesty cherry tomatoes, and a kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, this salsa offers a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of cumin add vibrant, earthy notes, while optional jalapeño brings the heat for spice lovers. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for quick snacks, easy gatherings, or as a flavorful topping for tacos and grilled dishes. Refrigerate before serving to let the flavors harmonize, then enjoy this irresistible dip with tortilla chips or alongside your favorite meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 1 cup (fresh, frozen, or canned) Corn kernels
- 1 cup (quartered) Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium (diced) Red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 2 pieces (finely chopped) Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp Adobo sauce from chipotle can
- 2 tbsp (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 tsp (or to taste) Black pepper
- 1 small (finely diced, optional) Jalapeño
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans and corn kernels.
Add the quartered cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
Finely chop 2 chipotle peppers from the adobo sauce and add them to the mixture. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce as well.
Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and drizzle with olive oil.
Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Optionally, stir in the finely diced jalapeño for extra heat.
Carefully toss all ingredients together until well combined, being mindful not to smash the black beans and tomatoes.
Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with more salt, lime juice, or adobo sauce as needed.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.3 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1938 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1183 mg | 25% | |
*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.
