Corn and Black Bean Salsa

So delicious your friends will demand you bring this salad along! Everyone loves my Corn and Black Bean Salsa Recipe; it’s the perfect salad for your Summer potlucks and BBQ’s!

At the time of this post, it’s May 5th – Happy Cinco de Mayo!  How can we celebrate this day without an easy and delicious salad?  Well, we can’t so we won’t!

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The weather is finally warming up here in New Hampshire and it didn’t waste any time going from Spring to Hello, Summer!  I’m loving it!

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I’ve been making this salad for years and years and it is my most requested BBQ potluck request from friends.

So if you’re looking for an easy take along to your next BBQ or just want a super yummy salad to munch on for the week, this salsa with black beans and corn is IT. 

You definitely don’t have to wait for a special occasion!  Although #tacotuesday is pretty special…

What to Serve with Corn and Black Bean Salad

One of my favorite recipes that just screams fresh Summertime goodness is my Corn and Black Bean Salsa Recipe.  I could eat this stuff by the spoonful, and have; ain’t no shame in my game. 

I also put it on pretty much anything and everything, it’s not just limited to tortilla chips.  It’s great on a big green salad, burgers, grilled chicken, and fish.  The flavors are just so FRESH!

Ingredients in Healthy Corn and Black Bean Salsa

• 2 15oz cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 Bag Frozen Corn (Roasted corn from Trader Joe’s is great), rinsed until thawed; you can also use 1 can of sweet corn, drained
• 1 Red Pepper, diced
• 1 Green Pepper, diced
• 1 Yellow Pepper, diced
• 2 Fresh Jalapenos, deseeded, diced
• 1/4 cup Jarred Jalapenos, with juice, these add a great flavor
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 large Shallots, minced
• 2 pints Cherry Tomatoes (I like these because they are firmer), diced
• 3 Limes, Juiced
• 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1-2 tsp Sugar
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• 1 Avocado (optional mix in when serving), diced

How To Make Easy Corn and Black Bean Salsa

This salad is very versatile – you can change it up with so many options. Some of my favorites are to use roasted corn, fresh corn, different beans like black eyed peas, and to add more heat by adding extra jalapenos.

I’ve even used Trader Joe’s Corn Salsa when in a pinch (Trader Joe’s Corn and Chile Tomato-less Salsa); it has the perfect amount of heat and sweet. If you’re in a hurry, try this great variation!

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, peppers, jalapenos, shallots, tomatoes, and garlic and mix to combine.
• Add the lime juice, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, cayenne pepper and sugar; stir.
• Cover and place bowl in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Stirring occasionally.
• I like to make this a day before which adds even more time for the flavors to come together.
• Before serving, mix in the avocados if you’re using. Stir again to meld the flavors.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with tortilla chips or as a side dish to chicken, fish, or beef. Try to share…it’ll be hard…but try. I will add this stuff to EVERYTHING.

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