Description
A fresh and easy salsa combining black beans, corn, peppers, and lime juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed black beans, drained corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean and corn mixture.
- Stir gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, use fire-roasted corn.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your preference for heat.
- This salsa tastes best when made a few hours ahead of serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: black bean, corn, salsa, dip, appetizer, fresh, easy, vegetarian