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Black Bean and Corn Salsa

A vibrant, no-cook salsa loaded with black beans, sweet corn, tomato, red onion, and cilantro, brightened with lime juice and a hint of cumin. Ready in minutes and endlessly scoopable.

15 minEasyServes 6120 cal/serving

MexicanAppetizerNo-CookVeganGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 cans canned black beans, rinsed, drained
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels (thawed) or canned corn, drained
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 oz tortilla chips (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine 2 cans rinsed, drained canned black beans, 2 cups drained frozen corn kernels (thawed) or canned corn, 4 seeded, diced Roma tomatoes, 1/2 finely diced red onion, 1 seeded, minced jalapeno, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.

  3. 3

    Pour the dressing over the salsa ingredients and toss gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice as needed.

  4. 4

    Let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes so the flavors can meld. Serve with 8 oz tortilla chips (for serving).

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