☝️ This recipe is super easy to double, so making a big batch at the first of the week is a great way to meal prep. It will keep stored covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.
BASICS
- Black Beans – Canned or cooked from dried. Make sure to drain and rinse them!
- Corn – canned or frozen is fine, but you can use fresh as well. It's nice to use both yellow and some white. Roasting the corn (15-20 minutes at 450 degrees) gives it a little something extra! Another tip - You can throw the frozen corn straight into the bowl without thawing and it will be ready to serve shortly.
- Onion – chopped into small pieces. Red is most common. I don't like to use an entire red onion - just a little will do, but I love the color. You can substitute sweet or yellow onion. Or use spring onions. Or OMIT onions entirely for a milder flavor.
- Tomatoes – If you want it to truly be salsa-ish, don't use canned tomatoes. USE FRESH!
- Bell Peppers - chopped, yellow, orange or red
- Cilantro or Parsley - Pull the leaves from the stems and chop.
- Lime Juice – fresh is always best to give a bright burst of flavor to the salsa. If no limes, lemon, white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar will do.
Drain and rinse the black beans and drain the corn.
Combine beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers, onion, herbs and chilies in a bowl.
Squeeze the juice from the lime and pour it over the other ingredients.
Toss everything together, taste and adjust flavor with salt if needed.
Cover for 30 minutes or more, allowing the flavors to meld.
Options and Variations
- Cucumbers - chopped
- Black-Eyed Peas - This makes it something like Cowboy Caviar
- Rice - This makes it something like Black Bean, Corn, and Salsa Rice Salad
- Spinach - It looks like the herbs, but adds a little extra nutrition without being very noticeable.
- Jalapeños - For more heat, add in chopped fresh or pickled jalapeños. You can also add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Avocado - chopped, for a bit of creaminess
- Maple Syrup - just a tiny bit
- Garlic Powder
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