Carribean Bean Corn Salsa

Brighten up your table with the vibrant and tropical flavors of Caribbean Bean Corn Salsa! This quick and easy recipe combines protein-packed black beans, juicy sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, and a zesty lime dressing for a refreshing dish that's both healthy and delicious. With the optional addition of diced pineapple and jalapeño, this salsa takes on a sweet and spicy Caribbean-inspired twist that makes it truly irresistible. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with bold colors and textures, this salsa is perfect as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for grilled meats, or a flavorful side dish. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and packed with fresh ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as versatile as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 400 grams (1 can, drained and rinsed) black beans
• 300 grams (1 can, drained) sweet corn kernels
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 1 small, finely chopped red onion
• 20 grams, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 large, juiced lime
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
• 1 small, finely chopped (optional) jalapeño
• 150 grams, diced (optional) pineapple

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the black beans and sweet corn kernels after draining and rinsing them.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion. Add them to the bowl.

Step 3

If using, dice the pineapple into small chunks and finely chop the jalapeño. Add them to the mixture for a tropical and spicy twist.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

In a small separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the lime dressing over the bean and corn mixture. Toss everything gently but thoroughly to mix flavors evenly.

Step 7

Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning if needed (more salt, pepper, or lime juice).

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Enjoy this Caribbean Bean Corn Salsa with tortilla chips, over grilled meats, or as a fresh side dish for your meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(298196.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	253996.9

Total Fat 3058.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 259.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 544589.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49158.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12635.3g	0%
Total Sugars 9324.5g
Protein 13252.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 80869.9mg	0%
Iron 3007.3mg	0%
Potassium 345348.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.9%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 70.9%