Texas Trash Salsa
Bursting with bold, Southwestern flavors, Texas Trash Salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dip for any gathering. This vibrant, no-cook recipe combines hearty black beans, pinto beans, and sweet corn with zesty diced tomatoes and green chiles for a texture-packed base. Fresh red onion, green bell pepper, and cilantro add a crisp, herbaceous crunch, while jalapeños deliver just the right amount of heat. Seasoned with lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder, this easy 15-minute salsa is a flavor-packed side dish or appetizer that shines as a dip for tortilla chips, a taco topping, or even a delicious salad enhancer. Perfect for game days, BBQs, or casual snacking, this make-ahead salsa only gets better after chilling, as the flavors meld into a harmonious, spicy-sweet symphony.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can (drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 1 15-ounce can (drained and rinsed) Pinto beans
- 1 15-ounce can (drained) Sweet corn
- 2 10-ounce cans Diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 medium (finely diced) Red onion
- 1 medium (finely diced) Green bell pepper
- 1 small bunch (chopped) Cilantro
- 2 (finely minced, seeds and ribs removed for less heat) Jalapeño peppers
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, pinto beans, and sweet corn. Stir to mix evenly.
Add the diced tomatoes with green chiles (do not drain) to the bowl. Mix well.
Add the finely diced red onion, green bell pepper, and chopped cilantro to the bowl. Stir to distribute the fresh vegetables evenly.
Carefully fold in the minced jalapeño peppers, adjusting the amount based on your heat preference.
Add the lime juice, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until the seasonings are well incorporated.
Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and lime juice as desired.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salsa to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips, on tacos, as a salad topping, or as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 679 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 386 mg | 8% | |
*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.
