Description
This Black Bean and Corn Salsa is a delightful blend of flavors, featuring sweet corn, hearty black beans, and vibrant veggies. Perfect as a dip or a side, it’s easy to prepare and packed with freshness—ideal for quick meals and entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Start by thawing the frozen corn and draining the black beans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn and black beans.
- Add the finely chopped cilantro, red onion, and red bell pepper to the bowl.
- If using, mix in the finely diced jalapeño for a spicy kick.
- Drizzle the lime juice and lemon juice over the mixture.
- Sprinkle in the salt and gently mix all the ingredients until well combined.
Notes
Allow the salsa to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and grilled meats.
Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less jalapeño according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg