5 from 513 votes
Black Bean Salsa
Black Bean Salsa mixes black beans, corn, tomato, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and fresh cilantro with an olive oil and vinegar dressing. The fresh vegetables and beans create a chunky, tangy, and herbaceous salsa with a subtle bite from onion and garlic, ideal as a dip or a fresh accompaniment to grilled meats.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
servings (about 3/4 cup each)
Calories:
185 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed (see note 1)
- 1 (14 ounce) can corn drained (see note 2)
- 1 medium tomato diced
- 1 green bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and diced (see note 3)
- 1/2 cup red onion diced (1 small, see note 4)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro see note 5, fresh, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro. Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Stir to combine.
- Cover and chill until serving time. Serve with tortilla chips or as an accompaniment to grilled meats.
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Notes
- Cooked black beans can substitute canned, using approximately 1 1/2 cups cooked for one 15-ounce can.
- Frozen corn, thawed, or freshly boiled corn cut from the cob can replace canned corn.
- Any color of bell pepper works; use diced red, yellow, or green for variation.
- Use whatever onion is on hand—red, white, yellow, green, sweet, or shallots—all diced.
- If cilantro is undesired, fresh parsley or Mexican oregano can be used instead.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.75 cup
Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.004g
(0%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
409mg
(9%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
288IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (about 3/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75 cup | |
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 288IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.