Black Bean Salsa – This black bean salsa dip is incredibly easy to make, and packed full of amazing flavor with black beans, corn, tomato, red onion, and some jalapeños for a nice kick!
We originally posted this Black Bean Salsa in 2017, the recipe stays the same but we’ve given the post and photos a little facelift! This dip is so easy to make, and one of our favorites! It’s so great because you can make it mostly with all pantry staples like canned corn and black beans! Black bean salsa tastes so fresh with simple chopped veggies like onion and tomatoes, and then a big squeeze of lime juice! If you’re looking for something to serve this with we love to have it with this authentic Machaca or Chicken Tinga! Also, if you’re craving more easy dips, try our super easy Blender Salsa Recipe and our Simple Homemade Salsa Verde!
How to Make Black Bean Salsa:
So, I love keeping this salsa as fresh as I can. When corn is in season, I prefer to use fresh. You can also use canned corn, or frozen thawed corn if that’s what you have on hand. Black bean salsa is super easy to make. You will need one serving bowl (with a lid) to mix together your beans, corn, chopped tomato and onion, jalapenos, and cilantro. If you aren’t a fan of cilantro, you can absolutely leave it out. This dip is still great either way. Your second bowl will be used to mix up a simple dressing of lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings. The flavor in this salsa is really fresh and amazing. You can always give it a taste test, and add more seasonings to your preference. Another note to make is on the jalapeno. I keep it at two jalapenos and remove the seeds. If you like your salsa less spicy, only one jalapeno is fine. If you like it extra spicy, go ahead and add a third, or leave the seeds in the dip!
For the best flavor make sure you allow this dip to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. I typically try to give it 1-2 hours if I can. You can store this dip in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days before serving as well. A random side note here because I’ve had a few people ask: YES this dip is amazing with the addition of avocado if you’d like! Just make sure you add any diced avocado right before serving so that it maintains it green color.
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~Nichole
Black Bean Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 15 Ounce Can Black Beans, Drained and rinsed
- 1 Cup Corn, Fresh, canned (drained), or frozen
- 1 Medium Tomato, Diced
- 2 Jalapenos, Seeded and diced
- 1/2 Red Onion, Chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the black beans, corn, diced tomato, jalapenos, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne. Pour over the black bean mixture.
- Chill the salsa for 30 minutes before serving.
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So fresh, delicious, and simple. I served this with carnitas and it was a hit. Makes a great side since the black beans add a little heartiness.
Ran across this recipe last summer and it has become a huge favorite! One very hot day when our kids were running around with friends, my husband and I ate it with chips and a few beers and called it dinner:)) We love it! Thank you!
Delicious! I used canned Mexicorn, and didn’t have fresh jalapeno so I used 1 can of chopped green chiles. I will definitely try again with the fresh jalapenos!
Absolutely fantastic! I make this all the time now.
Restaurant quality good. I didn’t have fresh corn, so can was used and it turned out so tasty. I used this on her Fish Taco recipe and it was a HUGE HIT.
Delicious! I love all the fresh, healthy ingredients and a great way to use the overflow of cilantro in my garden. My hubby can be a picky eater and he loved it:)) It is even more delicious with the lime tortilla chips!
Make it every week. Let it marinate overnight. I add it to my spinach and mushroom dish, quinoa, top a sweet potato or eat with healthy tortillas.
I roasted fresh corn in a cast iron skillet before adding and it really makes it pop
If I use fresh corn, does it need to be cooked? Or just off the cob? if cooked, how?
Off the cob would be just fine 🙂
I like it! The sauce really gives it good taste