Zesty Black Bean Salsa
Zesty Black Bean Salsa is a crowd-pleasing party appetizer that takes just 15 minutes to make. Fresh, flavorful, and endlessly versatile.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Chefs knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 1/2 cups fresh, canned, or frozen/thawed sweet corn
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (I like Primal Kitchen brand)
- 3 Tbsp. finely chopped pickled jalapeños (optional)
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt (or more to taste)
- Optional add-ins: diced bell pepper and/or feta cheese
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well. Let sit at least 15 to 20 minutes. Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.Serve with tortilla chips, or enjoy over steak, chicken or fish, or in tacos. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 week.
Notes
Beyond serving this salsa with tortilla chips, you can also enjoy it:
- As a Condiment: Serve over chicken, steak, or fish.
- In Tacos: Especially delicious in any kind of fish or shrimp taco!
- As a Salad: Serve over chopped romaine with a drizzle of your favorite dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.66cup | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 550mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 5g