Delicious black bean salsa an easy recipe with corn, tomatoes, peppers, red onions, lime juice and fresh cilantro. A delicious Mexican party appetizer that everyone loves!
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Total Time: 10 minutesminutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients
15ouncecan black beans , drained and rinsed
1cupcorn, drained and rinsed
1red bell pepper , chopped
2large tomatoes , diced
½cupdiced red onion
½cupchopped cilantro
¾teaspoonKosher salt, more to taste
2limes , juiced
Optional: Diced avocado, chopped jalepenos
Instructions
Prep all of your ingredients. Allow the extra juices to drain and the produce to dry before mixing in bowl. Use a paper towel if needed to dry the ingredients.
Combine the corn, beans, bell pepper and onion into a medium sized bowl. Remove excess juice from tomatoes and then add to the bowl. Add the fresh cilantro. Stir gently to combine.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and gently stir. Add more lime juice, salt and pepper to taste. Add a teaspoon of sugar if you'd like to cut the acidity or add a sprinkle or cumin for a little more spice.
Gently stir and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy with your favorite tortilla chips or add to a Mexican dish!
Notes
Make ahead: This can be made 24 hours in advance. It will stay fresh up to 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator.Make it a meal: Add to a salad or grab a wheat tortilla, some chicken and put a few spoonful's of salsa in, then roll it up. This makes a quick and easy lunch!Variations: This salsa is easy to customize. Add in more beans (garbanzo are a great addition), avocado, jalapeno or more bell peppers. If you prefer it a little sweeter, add a teaspoon of sugar. Or use grilled corn for even more flavor.