Creamy Black Bean Salsa
Brighten up your appetizer game with this flavorful and healthy Creamy Black Bean Salsa! A colorful blend of black beans, sweet corn, juicy diced tomatoes, and zesty red onion is elevated by the bold kick of jalapeño and the vibrant freshness of chopped cilantro. What sets this salsa apart is its creamy, tangy dressing made with plain Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, smoky paprika, and earthy cumin, creating a luscious coating for every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect as a dip for tortilla chips, a topping for grilled chicken, or a side dish at your next gathering. Make it ahead and let the flavors meld for an even more irresistible taste!
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Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) cilantro
- 1 piece (seeded and finely diced) jalapeño
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Drain and rinse the canned black beans and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the corn kernels, diced tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and diced jalapeño to the bowl with the black beans.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, plain Greek yogurt, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Pour the yogurt dressing over the black bean mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5
Taste the salsa and adjust the seasonings as desired, adding more lime juice, salt, or spices if needed.
Step 6
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, over grilled chicken, or as a side dish. Alternatively, refrigerate the salsa for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (7058.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5725.9 |
| Total Fat 55.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 12.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 21148.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 990.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 354.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 74.6g | |
| Protein 364.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 3210.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 92.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1364.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories