Libby's Black Bean Salsa

Bright, zesty, and packed with vibrant colors, Libby’s Black Bean Salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or accompaniment for any occasion. This no-cook recipe combines hearty black beans, sweet corn, juicy roma tomatoes, and crisp red bell peppers, all brought together with a refreshing lime-cilantro dressing. A kick of jalapeño and a pinch of ground cumin add a subtle layer of spice and warmth, making it the perfect balance of bold and fresh flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salsa requires minimal effort yet delivers maximum flavor. Serve it chilled with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, or alongside grilled meats for a deliciously wholesome snack or side dish. Whether you're hosting game day or prepping weeknight meals, this healthy, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz can (drained and rinsed) black beans
• 1 cup (frozen or canned, drained) sweet corn
• 2 medium (diced) roma tomatoes
• 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
• 1 small (finely diced) red onion
• 1 small (minced, seeds removed for less heat) jalapeño
• 0.25 cup (chopped) cilantro
• 2 medium (juiced) lime
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp (or to taste) salt
• 0.25 tsp (or to taste) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the sweet corn to the bowl. If using frozen corn, allow it to thaw first.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Finely mince the jalapeño and add it to the mixture. Be sure to remove the seeds if you prefer less heat.

Step 5

Chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Juice the limes and pour the fresh lime juice over the ingredients in the bowl.

Step 7

Drizzle the olive oil over the salsa mixture.

Step 8

Sprinkle in the ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste as needed.

Step 9

Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined. Be careful not to mash the black beans.

Step 10

Cover the bowl and let the salsa chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Serve with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, or alongside grilled dishes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1075.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	865.8

Total Fat 33.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2689.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 30.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 304.2mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 1099.7mg	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: 33.3%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 53.3%