black bean salsa recipe
Make a giant batch of Black Bean Salsa in minutes – it’s fresh, delicious, perfect for parties, and addictive!
I have fond, nostalgic feelings for Black Bean Salsa.
Though my culinary journey started with a Black Bean Salsa recipe on a Bush’s can, it’s evolved alongside me, and our salsa friendship remains strong.
I’ve made this Black Bean Salsa for countless parties, and it’s always a recipe request!
Black Bean Salsa’s beauty lies in its versatility – fresh, canned, or a mix of both, it’s always delicious!
While black beans are my go-to, this salsa is flexible – use any bean you like, and canned, fresh, or fire-roasted tomatoes (with or without peppers) all work great!
Bell peppers (any color!), and onions (red, white, yellow, green, or sweet – take your pick based on preference or sale price) add flair, but feel free to experiment!
Cilantro haters can sub parsley, and for a creamy kick, try adding avocado. Want it spicy? Throw in a jalapeño or some Tabasco!
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The secret weapon is the fresh trinity of garlic, red wine vinegar, and lime juice (measurements are a suggestion – I eyeball it and taste as I go for perfect harmony).
Though flavors deepen over time (trust me, it’s always perfect!), Black Bean Salsa is a fast, fresh, healthy, and delicious dip that also happens to be vegan and gluten-free!
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black bean salsa
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (14 ounce) can corn drained
- 1 medium tomato diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro.
- Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then whisk or stir to combine.
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve with tortilla chips or as an accompaniment to grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 154 kcal
- Sugar: 2.7g
- Sodium: 260.7mg
- Fat: 7.6g
- Carbohydrates: 15.7g
- Protein: 4.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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