Description
A refreshing and flavorful black bean and corn salsa perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz.) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz.) corn (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 medium red onion (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Place black beans, corn, red onion, red bell pepper, scallions and cilantro in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly, set aside.
- Add extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, dried oregano, smoked paprika and salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Pour liquid mixture over salsa and mix thoroughly so the salsa is evenly coated. If desired, add additional salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salsa sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving.
- This salsa can be served with tortilla chips, on tacos, or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg