Southwest Salsa
Bursting with bold, zesty flavors, Southwest Salsa is a vibrant, no-cook recipe that combines fresh Roma tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, and protein-packed black beans for a hearty yet refreshing dip or topping. Enhanced with aromatic cilantro, a hint of smoky paprika, and a touch of jalapeño heat, this salsa is brought to life with bright lime juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect for a quick snack or as a versatile side to tacos, burrito bowls, or grilled meats, it’s prepared in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Packed with Tex-Mex flare and wholesome ingredients, this crowd-pleasing salsa is gluten-free, vegan, and tailor-made for summer barbecues, game days, and fiesta-inspired gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
- 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup Black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Wash and dry all produce thoroughly.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño (if you prefer less heat), then finely chop it and add it to the bowl.
If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob; if using canned or frozen corn, make sure it’s cooked and drained before adding it to the bowl.
Add the rinsed and drained black beans to the bowl.
Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and stir them into the mixture.
Add the freshly squeezed lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to the bowl.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly combined.
Let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, burrito bowls, or grilled chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.4 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1292 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.5 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2662 mg | 57% | |
*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.
