Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Name: Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cans black beans (15 oz), 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)

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-CookVeganLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 cans black beans (15 oz), 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

In a large bowl, combine 2 cans rinsed, drained black beans (15 oz), 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

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

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

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

Questions

Can I make Black Bean and Corn Salsa ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Black Bean and Corn Salsa?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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