Corn and Black Bean Salsa Aka Cowboy Salsa
Bursting with bold, fresh flavors, this Corn and Black Bean Salsa—fondly known as Cowboy Salsa—is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Packed with tender black beans, sweet corn, juicy grape tomatoes, zesty red onion, and a vibrant kick of jalapeño, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. The tangy lime-cumin dressing ties everything together for a zesty, Southwestern-inspired dip that's perfect with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burrito bowls, and salads. Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this versatile salsa is as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it freshly prepared or let it chill to enhance its bold, layered flavors—your taste buds will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (drained and rinsed) canned black beans
- 15 oz (drained) canned corn
- 2 cups (halved) grape or cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 1 (seeded and finely chopped) jalapeño peppers
- 0.5 cup (chopped) cilantro
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned black beans and canned corn, and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Halve the grape or cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and seed and finely chop the jalapeño. Add both to the bowl.
Chop the cilantro and mix it in with the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salsa ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
Serve the salsa immediately with tortilla chips, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve as a dip or as a topping for tacos, burrito bowls, or salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 585 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 643 mg | 14% | |
*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.
