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    Home » Appetizer

    Black Bean and Corn Salsa

    Apr 17, 2022 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Make this Easy Black Bean and Corn Salsa in just 10 minutes! It’s fresh and colorful, perfect for parties, so easy to make, and very addictive!

     Black Bean and Corn Salsa in a glass bowl

    Made with black beans, corn, red onions, jalapeños, and cilantro, this healthy and filling appetizer (or snack) is seriously delicious… This Black Bean and Corn Salsa is my go-to party or potluck recipe. People often ask me for the recipe, so here it comes.

    If you try this salsa, you’ll be very impressed. Seriously, you won’t believe that such simple ingredients can taste so good together! I seasoned it with a touch of cumin, salt, lemon juice, and some olive oil.

    Watch How to Make This Salsa

    Main Ingredients

    Black Beans. You can cook the black beans yourself, or buy canned beans.

    Corn. I love using fresh produce whenever I can, so when corn is in season, I prefer to use fresh. Canned or thawed frozen corn can also be used successfully. 

    Onion. Red onion works best, but white onion can also be used.

    Jalapeños. These peppers add nice color, flavor, and a bit of heat to the salsa. Don’t skip ’em!

    Cilantro. If you aren’t a fan of cilantro, you can leave it out, or use parsley, basil, or chives instead. 

    Lime Juice. Lime juice brings a ton of flavor to the salad. Use lemons if you can’t find limes.

    Olive Oil. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is going to add some health benefits and additional flavors.

    Cumin Powder. This spice is optional but I find it pairs perfectly with this salsa.

    Salt.

    NOTE: Tomatoes also make a great addition to this salsa. I often skip them though because the salsa doesn’t store very well with tomatoes in it. So, if you are planning to eat salsa during the day, add some diced tomatoes. However, if you are making it for a party, potluck, or planning to store it for a couple of days, it’s best to leave them out.

    How to Make Black Bean and Corn Salsa

    1. Place all of the salsa ingredients into a medium mixing bowl and give it a good stir. Taste, and adjust the seasonings to your preference, if necessary.

    2. Serve with crunchy tortilla chips as a tasty dip. Or serve on top of meals, in tacos, salads, burritos, etc… It’s fantastic every which way!

     Black Bean and Corn Salsa with tortilla chips on the side

    How to Store Black Bean and Corn Salsa

    Store this salsa in the refrigerator, in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you are prepping it ahead of time, it’s best to add the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and cumin right before serving.

    Tasty Additions

    If you are feeling adventurous or just want to mix things up, you can add the following ingredients to this salsa:

    • Avocado (1 large diced avocado per recipe)
    • Bell Peppers (Diced, 1 cup per recipe)
    • Roasted Bell Peppers (Diced, 1 cup per recipe)
    • Celery (Diced, 1 cup per recipe)
    • Carrots (Diced, 1 cup per recipe)

    Ways to Enjoy This Salsa

    • Serve this Black Beans and Corn Salsa as an appetizer with tortilla chips.
    • Make tacos. Grab some tortillas, chicken/shrimp/tofu, salsa and any toppings you prefer and make tacos.
    • Top any salad with this tasty salsa.
    • As a side dish. Serve it on the side with your favorite meals!
    • In a wrap. Add a generous amount of hummus on top of a large flour tortilla, add some salsa, chicken or shrimp, and wrap it.
    • This salsa would be great with any of these recipes: Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Rice and Beans, Potato Tacos, Chicken Rice Casserole, Chicken and Yellow Rice Skillet & more!
     Black Bean and Corn Salsa close up shot

    I hope you'll enjoy this fresh, bright, and vibrant appetizer! It's tasty, hearty, and healthy and a welcome break from the heavy dishes. It’s delicious enough to add to any meal, but you don’t have to feel guilty if you decide to eat the whole bowl!

    More ways to use black beans

    • Baked Black Bean Taquitos - Beans, veggies, lime juice, and spices, wrapped in a tortilla and baked to a golden brown, this dish is fantastic.
    • Cilantro Lime Rice and Black Beans - You're going to love this healthy and flavorful spin on basic rice and beans.
    • Rice and Beans - Made with simple ingredients, this dish is filling and very tasty.
    • Black Bean Tacos - Made with seasoned mashed beans, warm corn tortillas, and plenty of tasty toppings.

    Black Bean and Corn Salsa

    Tania Sheff
    Make this Easy Black Bean and Corn Salsa in just 10 minutes! It’s fresh and colorful, perfect for parties, so easy to make, and very addictive!
    4.82 from 22 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 266 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
    • 1 can canned corn drained
    • ½ medium red onion diced
    • 3 jalapenos seeded and diced
    • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
    • ¼ cup lime juice
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ tsp. salt
    • ½ tsp. cumin powder

    Instructions
     

    •  Place all of the salsa ingredients into a medium mixing bowl and give it a good stir. Taste, and adjust the seasonings to your preference, if necessary.
    • Serve with crunchy tortilla chips as a tasty dip. Or serve on top of meals, in tacos, salads, burritos, etc… It’s fantastic every which way!

    Notes

    WAYS TO ENJOY THIS SALSA

    • Serve this Black Beans and Corn Salsa as an appetizer with tortilla chips.
    • Make tacos. Grab some tortillas, chicken/shrimp/tofu, salsa and any toppings you prefer and make tacos.
    • Top any salad with this tasty salsa.
    • As a side dish. Serve it on the side with your favorite meals!
    • In a wrap. Add a generous amount of hummus on top of a large flour tortilla, add some salsa, chicken or shrimp, and wrap it.
    • This salsa would be great with any of these recipes: Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Rice and Beans, Potato Tacos, Chicken Rice Casserole, Chicken and Yellow Rice Skillet& more!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 351mgPotassium: 374mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 203IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    Comments

    1. Dylan M says

      February 27, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      Omg this is seriously so so delicious. We ate it all last week on turkey tacos, and one day for lunch I ate some with a few tortilla chips and the heartiness of the black beans filled me right up. Winner of a recipe

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        February 28, 2020 at 12:10 pm

        Thank you so much, Dylan! Glad you liked it!

        Reply
        • Angela says

          August 07, 2020 at 9:57 pm

          5 stars
          Delish. Ate it just as is!

          Reply
          • Tania Sheff says

            August 08, 2020 at 3:26 pm

            Thank you, Angela!

            Reply
    2. Jennifer petersen says

      August 12, 2019 at 12:09 pm

      I was wondering if I could use a different acid instead of lime? My family doesn’t like lime.

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        August 12, 2019 at 1:34 pm

        How about lemon juice? Let me know if you try it, Jennifer!

        Reply
      • Monica says

        December 25, 2019 at 8:17 am

        i've used vinegar before when making. like apple cider vinegar. i think it works great.

        Reply
    3. Celina says

      August 08, 2019 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Tania! I just made this dip (added some avocado) and it was SO SO SO GOOD! And easy to make, too! I've made several of your recipes and they are all amazing.

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        August 08, 2019 at 11:01 pm

        Thank you so much, Celina!

        Reply
    4. Kris says

      July 30, 2019 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      It was fantastic! Just like you mentioned, it's addictive. Trying your seared tuna recipe for dinner tonight. 🙂

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        July 31, 2019 at 12:53 am

        Thanks, Kris! Glad you liked it! 🙂

        Reply

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