Heart-Healthy Zesty Bean Salsa

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nourishing Heart-Healthy Zesty Bean Salsa! Packed with protein-rich black beans and Great Northern beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy corn, and zesty lime juice, this no-cook recipe is as healthy as it is flavorful. The addition of fresh cilantro and just the right amount of spice from minced jalapeño and warm cumin creates a bold and refreshing snack or side dish that’s perfect for dipping or topping salads and grain bowls. Ready in just 15 minutes and loaded with fiber, vitamins, and heart-friendly ingredients, this low-sodium, plant-based salsa is the ultimate guilt-free crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can (low-sodium, rinsed and drained) Black beans
• 1 15-ounce can (low-sodium, rinsed and drained) Great Northern beans
• 1.5 cups (quartered) Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium (finely diced) Red onion
• 1 cup (cooked, fresh or frozen) Sweet corn kernels
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 1 small (finely minced, seeds removed for less heat) Jalapeño pepper
• 3 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon (optional, or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (to taste) Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the beans by rinsing and draining both the black beans and Great Northern beans thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch and sodium.

Step 2

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed beans, quartered cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, cooked corn kernels, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño pepper.

Step 3

3. In a small bowl, whisk together freshly squeezed lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and minced garlic. Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt (optional) and black pepper according to preference.

Step 4

4. Pour the lime juice mixture over the bean and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.

Step 5

5. Let the salsa sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This can be done at room temperature, or you can chill it in the refrigerator if serving cold.

Step 6

6. Serve as a dip with baked tortilla chips, as a topping for salads or grain bowls, or as a healthy side dish alongside your favorite meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1460.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1004.6

Total Fat 10.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3089.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.9g	0%
Total Sugars 29.8g
Protein 52.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 480.7mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 1393.7mg	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: 8.1%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 73.1%