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Easy Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe
5 from 18 votes

Easy Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe

This salsa combines grilled corn, vine-ripened tomatoes, jalapeno and poblano peppers, and sweet onion for a smoky, fresh base. Black beans add heartiness, while lime juice, cilantro, and green onions contribute bright, herbaceous notes. Seasoned with salt and black pepper, it can be served hot, cold, or at room temperature.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 81 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 corn ears, un-shucked
  • 6 tomato vine ripe, seed removed
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded
  • 1 poblano pepper seeded
  • 1 sweet onion peeled, thickly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • lime juice juice of 2 limes
  • black beans two 16-ounce cans, strained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons green onion optional, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
  • salt coarse and freshly cracked, to taste
  • black pepper coarse and freshly cracked, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the grill to high heat (450° to 550°).
  2. Place the corn in the husks onto the grill and cook for 20 minutes turning every 5 minutes.
  3. In the meantime, drizzle the tomatoes, peppers, and sweet onions with olive oil and place on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until grill marks have formed and tender.
  4. Remove everything from the grill. Once cool to the touch, shuck the corn and slice off the kernels, and medium dice the tomatoes, peppers, and onions.
  5. Add everything to a bowl along with the beans, lime juice, green onions, cilantro, salt, and pepper and gently mix until combined.

Notes

  • Prepare the salsa up to two days in advance and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
  • Store this salsa covered in the refrigerator for up to seven days or freeze for up to three months.
  • If reheating, warm in a sauté pan over high heat for 3-4 minutes until desired temperature.
  • For more heat, try substituting jalapeno with serrano or habanero peppers.
  • Omit jalapenos for a milder version of the salsa.
  • The salsa can be served hot, cold, or at room temperature depending on preference.
  • Try this salsa as a topping for grilled pork chops to add flavor contrast.

Nutrition Information

Calories 81kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 307mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 877IU (18%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 81

% Daily Value*

Calories 81kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 307mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 877IU 18%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.