Make this black bean and corn salsa recipe, which is fresh, healthy, hearty, and ready in just 10 minutes.

This easy Black bean and corn salsa recipe is easy to make and the perfect appetizer for parties. The texture of the black bean and corn make it so creamy, and the right amount of sweet from the corn, and the jalapeno adds just a touch of heat to keep things lively and complement with the rest of ingredients.
You can customize this healthy
Main ingredients
Black beans: you can use canned black beans drained and
Corn: Corn is in season and is one of my favorites to eat since I can roast them pretty quick in the air fryer is now my obsession. It would be best if you tried this recipe with air fryer corn; it adds a lot of flavor to this delicious salad. Thawed frozen corn or canned can also be used and still taste so fresh and delicious.

How to make black bean corn salsa
STEP 1. Place the black beans, corn, red onion, minced jalapeno, and bell pepper in a medium or large bowl.
STEP 2. Whisk in a small bowl, the cilantro, olive oil, cumin, lime juice, salt and pepper
STEP 3. When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the beans and vegetables and toss gently to coat. Adjust salt and pepper to your liking. Serve.
TIPS:
This recipe is not very spicy, but you can add more or fewer jalapenos to customize the heat of your black bean and corn salsa.
Air fryer corn: If you want to bring your black bean and corn salsa to the next level, air frying the corn or roasting it will take you there.
Adjust to your taste: Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste; you can add more salt, pepper, lime juice, or jalapeno.
If you want to mix things up, you can add any or all the following ingredients.

Avocado: Chop and add before serving. Make sure the avocado you choose is ripe and not overripe. It is better to add the avocado before serving, and leftover will not keep for an as long period because avocado gets brown and mushy pretty quick.
Roasted bell pepper: You can add 1 roasted bell pepper to give a more smoky flavor to the black bean corn salsa.
Carrot: add ½ cup diced carrot to add more crunch and more veggies into the salsa.
Cheese: Feel free to add cheese like queso fresco, crumbled cotija, feta, or goat cheese. If you add cheese, be careful with the salt because these cheeses are on the salty side.
Celery: If you think you need more veggies, celery is a great option to add to this black bean corn salsa.

How long black bean and corn salsa last
If this corn and black bean salsa is store in an airtight container, it could last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Keep in mind if you use ingredients like avocado, you will need to eat the same day, or add the avocado before serving and throw any avocado left in the salsa if you want to store it the leftover.
If you want to prepare this black bean salsa recipe with corn ahead of time because you have a potluck or cookout, it is best to add the dressing right before serving.

What to serve with black bean and corn salsa
Serve it as a tasty dip with crunchy tortilla chips; I love siete food tortilla chips. You can also add to any meal you want.
On Mexican dishes: tacos, burritos, taquitos, fajitas, quesadillas, loaded nachos, burrito bowls and salads.
You can also serve it with protein like; pork chops, chicken, steak, salmon, shrimp, and much more.
You will love this recipe.
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BEST HEALTHY BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA
Make this black bean and corn salsa recipe, which is fresh, healthy, hearty, and ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. can black bean, drained and rinsed or 1.5 cups cooked black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, drained and rinse, frozen-thawed.
- 1/3 cup red onion minced
- 1 jalapeno ribs and seeds removed, minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Place the black beans, corn, red onion, minced jalapeno, and bell pepper in a medium or large bowl.
- Whisk in a small bowl, the cilantro, olive oil, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the beans and vegetables and toss gently to coat. Adjust salt and pepper to your liking. Serve.
Notes
This recipe is not very spicy, but you can add more or fewer jalapenos to customize the heat of your black bean and corn salsa.
Air fryer corn: If you want to bring your black bean and corn salsa to the next level, air frying the corn or roasting it will take you there.
Adjust to your taste: Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste; you can add more salt, pepper, lime juice, or jalapeno.
If you want to mix things up, you can add any or all the following ingredients.
Avocado: Chop and add before serving. Make sure the avocado you choose is ripe and not overripe. It is better to add the avocado before serving, and leftover will not keep for an as long period because avocado gets brown and mushy pretty quick.
Roasted bell pepper: You can add 1 roasted bell pepper to give a more smoky flavor to the black bean corn salsa.
Carrot: add ½ cup diced carrot to add more crunch and more veggies into the salsa.
Cheese: Feel free to add cheese like queso fresco, crumbled cotija, feta, or goat cheese. If you add cheese, be careful with the salt because these cheeses are on the salty side.
Celery: If you think you need more veggies, celery is a great option to add to this black bean corn salsa.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 317Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 106mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 11gSugar: 3gProtein: 13g
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used. When the recipe list salt to taste the amount of salt is not calculated, only the sodium in the other ingredients is calculated.