Corn Black Bean Salsa

Close up of a bowl of corn and black bean salsa

4.80 from 5 votes

This fresh salsa filled with black beans, corn, peppers, and cilantro makes the perfect healthy appetizer, or can be used to top a main dish like grilled meats, tacos, burritos, nachos and more!

Prep Time10

Rest time30

Total Time40

Servings: servings

Calories: 74kcal

Ingredients

2 cups frozen corn thawed
1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh jalapeño finely diced (optional)
1/4 cup red bell pepper finely diced
2 tsp lime juice
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together.
Chill for 30 minutes to overnight.

Notes

Substitutions:

Corn — I used frozen corn that has been thawed, but you can also use canned corn that is drained, or fresh corn that has been cooked and cut from the cob. I also really like this recipe prepared with canned and drained shoepeg corn or white corn!
Cilantro– You can chop and use both the leaves and stems in the salsa as they both have the same delicious flavor. This makes it easy to chop quickly!
Red onion– I prefer red for flavor and color, but you can substitute yellow, white, or sweet onion here.
Jalapeño– This is optional ingredient and will allow you to control the heat.

How to Store — To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:

in the refrigerator for up to a week days
in the freezer up to 3 months

How to Freeze — This recipe freezes well. See “how to freeze” section in original post for full instructions.

Variations —

Black Bean Corn Avocado Salsa – To add avocado this salsa is simple. Just dice one avocado and toss it with 1 tsp vegetable oil to coat. Then stir it into the salsa mixture.
Black Bean Corn Green Chile Salsa– Add 1 4 oz can of diced green chiles to the prepared salsa to add southwest flavor of green chiles!.
Black Bean Corn Tomato Salsa– If you want a more traditional red salsa with black beans and corn in it, cut the ingredients all in half, then prepare as directed. Mix this black bean salsa mixture into 2 cups of your favorite red salsa recipe.

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