Description
This vibrant Black Bean and Corn Salsa with Tortilla Chips is a zesty and refreshing appetizer perfect for any gathering. Packed with wholesome ingredients and flavors, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Black Bean and Corn Salsa:
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the mixture. Sprinkle in cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Well: Mix everything thoroughly until combined. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy the salsa chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Add diced avocado just before serving for extra creaminess.
- You can also stir in a splash of red wine vinegar for added tang.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about ½ cup salsa with chips
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
