Corn and Black Bean Salsa Recipe

This black bean salsa is easy to make and full of delicious flavors of black beans, corn, tomato, red onion, lime juice and some jalapeno for a nice heat! I added chopped avocado and diced mango for a bit of tropical sweetness, but leave it out if you like.

If you love this salsa recipe be sure to try Chipotle Copycat Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa recipe or Canning Salsa Verde. You won't be disappointed.

The combination of canned black beans, canned corn kernels and fresh mango will keep your chip reaching for another dip. Make this black bean salsa recipe ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for a snack throughout the day.

Black Bean Corn Salsa Ingredients:

• Black Beans, drained and rinsed
• Whole Corn, drained and rinsed
• jalapeño, seeds removed, finely diced
• Red Bell Pepper, seeds removed, diced
• Mango, peeled and diced
• Red Onion, finely diced
• Bunch Cilantro (more if you like it!)
• Lime, zested and juiced
• Avocado, diced (optional)
• Olive Oil (optional)
• Avocado, large dice, (optional)
• Salt, added to taste

How to make black bean and corn salsa recipe:

1. Rinse and drain the black beans and the canned corn.
2. Remove the seeds from the jalapeno and finely dice. If you like added heat, leave the seeds in.
3. Finely dice a ¼ of red onion and red pepper
4. Peel and dice a ripe mango. (check out this post on how to peel a mango)
5. Finely chop the cilantro.
6. Stir all the black bean salsa recipe ingredients together in a large bowl.
7. Take a taste and adjust the seasoning to your taste. It might need a sprinkling of salt or a drizzle of olive oil.
8. Store in an airtight container.

Could I double this recipe?

Yes! Go ahead and double this recipe! It will make a lot but when you need salsa for a party this is a delicious recipe.

Do I need to eat this black bean salsa with chips?

While tortilla chips are a common and popular choice for dipping salsa, there are many other ways you can enjoy black bean salsa. How you enjoy your black bean salsa is up to you and your preferences. It's a versatile condiment that can add flavor and nutritional value to a variety of dishes.

• As a Salad Topper: Use this easy recipe as a topping for salads to add flavor, texture, and a protein boost.
• Topping for Grilled Meat or Fish: Serve the salsa on top of grilled chicken, steak, or fish to add a fresh and zesty element to your meal.
• Wrap or Burrito Filling: Incorporate the black bean salsa into wraps, burritos, or tacos for added flavor and nutrition.
• Side Dish: Make this salsa as a side dish alongside grilled or roasted vegetables.
• Stuffed Avocado: Scoop out the flesh of an avocado and fill it with black bean salsa for a delicious snack or light meal.
• Quinoa or Rice Bowl: Use the salsa as a topping for quinoa or rice bowls, along with other vegetables and proteins.
• Omelette or Scrambled Eggs: Add a spoonful of black bean salsa to your omelet or scrambled eggs for a savory twist.
• Scoop with Vegetables: Instead of nachos chips, you can dip raw vegetable sticks like carrot, cucumber, celery, or bell pepper into the black bean salsa.

Corn and Black Bean Salsa tips:

• I like to zest the lime in addition to juicing it. It adds just a bit more pop of flavor.
• Another tasty addition is a diced avocado. YUMMY!

Black Bean Corn Mango Salsa

Sarah Mock

4.84 from 6 votes

Here is an easy black bean salsa recipe that can be made year round. Make this black bean salsa recipe ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for a snack through out the day.

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Prep TimePrep:10 minutes mins

Cook TimeCook:0 minutes mins

Total TimeTotal:10 minutes mins

servingsServings:4 cups

Ingredients

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• ▢ 15 Ounces can Black Beans drained and rinsed
• ▢ 15 Ounces can Whole Corn drained and rinsed
• ▢ 1 Jalapeno Pepper seeds removed, finely diced
• ▢ 1 Red Bell Pepper seeds removed, diced
• ▢ 1 Mango peeled and diced
• ▢ ¼ Red Onion finely diced
• ▢ ¼ Bunch Cilantro
• ▢ Lime zested and juiced
• ▢ 1 Avocado diced (optional)
• ▢ Drizzle of Olive Oil optional
• ▢ 1 Avocado large dice, (optional)
• ▢ Salt added to taste

Instructions 

1. Rinse and drain the black beans and the canned corn.
2. Remove the seeds from the jalapeno and finely dice. If you like added heat, leave the seeds in.
3. Finely dice a ¼ of a red onion.
4. Remove the seeds and stem off of the red pepper and finely dice it.
5. Peel and dice a ripe mango. (check out this post on how to peel a mango)
6. Finely chop the cilantro.
7. I like to zest the lime in addition to juicing it. It adds just a bit more pop of flavor.
8. Stir all the black bean salsa recipe ingredients together.
9. Take a taste and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
10. It might need a sprinkling of salt or a drizzle of olive oil.
11. Another tasty addition is a diced avocado. YUMMY!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 128mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g

Notes

Black Bean Salsa tips:

• I like to zest the lime in addition to juicing it. It adds just a bit more pop of flavor.
• Another tasty addition is a diced avocado. YUMMY!

CourseCourse: Appetizer Recipe, Side Dishes

CuisineCuisine: Mexican

KeywordKeyword: black bean salsa, black bean salsa recipe