Low Fat Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly fresh, this Low Fat Corn and Black Bean Salsa is a quick and healthy crowd-pleaser you’ll love making again and again. Bursting with sweet corn kernels, protein-packed black beans, juicy ripe tomatoes, and a kick of jalapeño, this vibrant dish is balanced with a zingy lime dressing and aromatic cilantro. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, it’s the perfect guilt-free appetizer or topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads. Packed with flavor yet low in calories, this salsa is a winning choice for clean eating fans and party hosts alike. Get ready to dig into this colorful, nutrient-rich dip that's as versatile as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped
• 1 large lime, juiced
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans and corn kernels. If using frozen corn, ensure it has been thawed completely.

Step 2

Add the diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and jalapeño to the bowl.

Step 3

Pour the juice of one lime over the mixture, ensuring it is evenly distributed.

Step 4

Add the chopped fresh cilantro, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 6

Taste the salsa and adjust the salt, pepper, or lime juice according to your preference.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for grill dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1121.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	663.8

Total Fat 6.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2027.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.6g	0%
Total Sugars 26.0g
Protein 36.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 255.5mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 2615.9mg	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: 7.5%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 72.3%