Creamy Black Bean Salsa
Brighten up your appetizer game with this flavorful and healthy Creamy Black Bean Salsa! A colorful blend of black beans, sweet corn, juicy diced tomatoes, and zesty red onion is elevated by the bold kick of jalapeño and the vibrant freshness of chopped cilantro. What sets this salsa apart is its creamy, tangy dressing made with plain Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, smoky paprika, and earthy cumin, creating a luscious coating for every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect as a dip for tortilla chips, a topping for grilled chicken, or a side dish at your next gathering. Make it ahead and let the flavors meld for an even more irresistible taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) cilantro
- 1 piece (seeded and finely diced) jalapeño
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned black beans and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Add the corn kernels, diced tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and diced jalapeño to the bowl with the black beans.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, plain Greek yogurt, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the black bean mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasonings as desired, adding more lime juice, salt, or spices if needed.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, over grilled chicken, or as a side dish. Alternatively, refrigerate the salsa for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2141 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.3 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 6% | |
*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.
