Black Bean Corn Salsa
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Everyone knows that salsa makes a great snack or appetizer and when it is homemade it is even better! But you can also make homemade salsa recipes which are heartier and add some extra protein by including black beans in your salsa. Besides serving it with tortilla chips for your next get together, this Black Bean Corn Salsa works great for almost any dinner. Serve it over your favorite fish, as a side dish with chicken or to add extra flair to Mexican dishes like burritos or tacos. Making this corn salsa is easier than you think!
Who doesn’t love the combination of black bean and corn? If you love it as much as we do, be sure to check out this recipe for black bean and corn salad, and this taco soup recipe. If you love some more traditional black beans, try these Mexican Black Beans as a side dish or topping for your favorite Mexican dishes!
Ingredients for Black Bean Corn Salsa
To make this black bean and corn salsa you’ll need a combination of canned, dried and fresh ingredients. You can change things up a bit to add your favorite salsa ingredients such as diced red bell peppers or swap out fresh Italian parsley if cilantro tastes like soap to you!
Using fresh ingredients where you can is what makes this salsa amazing. Freshly squeezed lime juice for example is not an ingredient to be skipped! If you happen to have some fresh corn on the cob you can include instead of canned, go for it.
The ingredients for this black bean and corn salsa would also make a great side salad.
Who can resist this rainbow of colors on their plate?
How to Make Black Bean and Corn Salsa
This salsa recipe is easier than you think to throw together! Chopping a few fresh ingredients, opening a couple of cans and whisking together some olive oil, lime juice and spices together is all it takes to make this crowd favorite.
Just be sure to prepare it at least an hour in advance to give the flavors a chance to meld!
Black Bean Corn Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz corn, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups fresh corn kernels)
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro chopped
- 2 limes juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoke paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Stir together black beans, corn, red onion, red pepper, scallions and cilantro in a large bowl. Set aside.
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Whisk lime juice, olive oil, dried oregano, smoked paprika and salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
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Pour liquid mixture over salsa and mix thoroughly. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste if desired.
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Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
This corn and black bean salsa can be whipped up with just 15 minutes of your time. So what are you waiting for? It is a great addition to any party or gathering, including as game day food!
Dig in!
This looks amazing! I’ll have to give this black bean salsa recipe a try.
I love a good black bean corn salsa! I tried it with grilled corn and it made it even more amazing. Great recipe!
ohmygosh I want to put the sauce on everything! Love the healthy ingredients in this black bean salsa!
can this be made the day before event
Absolutely! Flavors in homemade salsa taste better once they have a chance to meld together!
I think this recipe is delicious. I love fresh tasty foods. I eat a bowl with nothing else. I will be making this often.
This is delicious! I made it to go with Barbacoa, and then we ate on it for a week with leftover meat and rice as a burrito bowl. My son told me I just need to plan on making a batch once a week!
Just made this to go with our Burrito Bowls for supper. Absolutely delicious!! Will be printing this recipe and making every time we do Burrito bowls. Thank you!
I made this and it’s absolutely delicious!
Simple , healthy and delicious!
Oh my gosh! This is so good! I just made it this morning for tonight. Of course I had to test it. Fabulous & haven’t ever let it set. Planning on making it ahead of time for lunches for the week.
This looks awesome! I will be making this….one little change, adding diced jalapeños! I just love a little kick!
Can I can this recipe
Hmm…sounds like a great idea! I don’t know much about canning however and I haven’t tried it. If you do try, let us know how it goes!
Made this delicious dip / chips on side and brought to my BFFs shore house in Brigantine. EVERYONE LOVED IT!!! Was so thrilled many asked for the recipe
That is awesome! Always such a nice feeling when others ask for the recipe. Best compliment there is!
So glad you all loved it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
This is an awesome recipe. I fiddle around either it. I leave out the scallions and I add 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper and I use 1/2 tsp Herbs of Provence only because I don’t have any oregano. It’s a big hit every time.
I meant to give it a 5 star, but I hit 4 by mistake. Sorry!
I don’t eat a lot of meat, so I am always making things with black beans for fiber and protein. I love this salsa. I always order it out. Now, I have it at home. I literally use it on my salad with dressing and it is so flavorful and healthy!! Thanks for the recipe.