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    Corn and Black Bean Salsa

    Published: Aug 11, 2021, Last Modified: Aug 24, 2022 by Janessa.

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    Some snacks and activities just go together. Popcorn with a movie, hiking with trail mix and peanuts at a baseball game. And for some reason, this Corn and Black Bean Salsa has become an automatic when we go camping.

    It tastes even better after sitting, so it works great for us to make and take to snack on for the whole weekend. But it's so delicious, I don't know why I usually wait until we're going camping to make it!

    The Ingredients

    • Tomatoes- You will need fresh tomatoes for this recipe that have been diced- any variety (large or small) will work.
    • Black Beans- Try making black beans from scratch or you can use canned beans that have been rinsed and drained
    • Corn- You can use canned, frozen (and thawed) or fresh corn. Or try making the recipe with roasted corn!
    • Red Onion- You can omit if you don't like onion. In order to make the onion less "bity", try soaking the diced onion in cold water for 10-20, then drain and add to the recipe.
    • Cilantro- Leave it out if you're not a fan!
    • Lime Juice
    • Sea Salt
    • Garlic Powder- Feel free to substitute 1-2 cloves of freshly minced garlic.
    • Black Pepper

    The Method

    1. Chop everything and place in a bowl.
    2. Stir and refrigerate until ready to serve!

    Leftover Storage

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and serve chilled. The salsa tastes even better as leftovers as the flavors have a chance to combine, so it is a great recipe to make ahead!

    Corn and Black Bean Salsa ingredients

    Variations

    This recipe is extremely customizable! Feel free to vary the amount of add ins to suit your tastes and leave out anything you don't like. Or try some of these ideas:

    • Avocado Salsa- add 1 or 2 diced avocados
    • Spicy Salsa- Add 1 chopped jalapeno
    • Fruity Salsa- Try adding 1-2 cups of diced mango, pineapple, papaya, peach or watermelon for a sweet twist

    How to Serve Corn and Black Bean Salsa

    This salsa is a delicious served as a dip with tortilla chips. Or try it:

    • As a topping on grilled chicken or fish
    • On scrambled eggs or an omelet
    • As a salad- add some chopped romaine, an extra squeeze of lime juice and maybe a chopped chicken breast
    • Topped on tacos or burrito bowls
    Corn and Black Bean Salsa

    Dietary Notes

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    If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Nut Free
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

    And if you liked this recipe...

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    Corn and Black Bean Salsa - The Nessy Kitchen

    Corn and Black Bean Salsa

    Vibrant, healthy and fresh, this salsa makes a tasty snack or appetizer. Try it on top of tacos, eggs or grilled chicken.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 cups
    Calories: 28kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 and ½ cups tomatoes diced
    • 1 cup Black Beans
    • 1 cup corn
    • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped, about ¼ of an onion
    • 2 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon lime juice (1 lime)
    • ½ to 1 teaspoon fine sea salt to taste
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
    • Refrigerate for at least one hour (for best flavor) or serve immediately!

    Notes

    Leftovers
    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The flavor is even better on day 2!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

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    1. Tara

      September 24, 2022 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      This salsa is fantastic! More filling than traditional salsa, this is a great snack or party appetizer. Yum!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 25, 2022 at 2:21 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Tara!

        Reply
    2. kushigalu

      September 24, 2022 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      My all time favorite salsa recipe. My family loves this a lot.

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 25, 2022 at 2:21 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Kushigalu!

        Reply
    3. MacKenzie

      September 24, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      5 stars
      I have made something similar to this before but love the addition of black beans it adds a whole other flavor and texture.

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 25, 2022 at 2:22 pm

        Thank you for your kind review, MacKenzie!

        Reply
    4. Ieva

      September 25, 2022 at 1:24 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! Served this salsa with fajitas last night and enjoyed it very much! Good amount of lime and onion - didn't overpower other flavours! A perfectly balanced recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 25, 2022 at 2:22 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Ieva!

        Reply
    5. nancy

      September 25, 2022 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      this corn and black bean salsa is super easy and really great side for parties and gatherings

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 25, 2022 at 2:22 pm

        Thank you for your kind review, Nancy!

        Reply

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