Low Sodium Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Low Sodium Corn and Black Bean Salsa is the perfect guilt-free addition to your snack rotation or meal prep. Featuring a colorful medley of crisp corn kernels, protein-packed black beans, juicy Roma tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salsa skips the added salt without sacrificing taste. A squeeze of lime juice, a touch of ground cumin, and a hint of jalapeño bring layers of zingy, smoky heat, while fresh cilantro ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this heart-healthy recipe is perfect as a dip with tortilla chips or a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or tacos. Whether you're looking for low-sodium snacks, quick appetizers, or clean-eating meal ideas, this vibrant salsa is sure to impress your taste buds while keeping it light and wholesome.

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 cup canned black beans
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 medium roma tomatoes
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 small jalapeño
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned black beans thoroughly to reduce sodium content.

Step 2

Finely chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and roma tomatoes into small, uniform pieces for even blending of flavors and textures.

Step 3

Mince the jalapeño. For less heat, remove the seeds and membrane before mincing.

Step 4

Coarsely chop the cilantro, discarding any large stems.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, rinsed black beans, chopped red bell pepper, chopped red onion, chopped tomatoes, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.

Step 6

Add the lime juice, ground cumin, and ground black pepper to the bowl. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Cover and refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping on grilled chicken or fish for a refreshing, low-sodium meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(724.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	489.1

Total Fat 4.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 669.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 24.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 154.4mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2028.5mg	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: 7.0%

Protein: 18.7%

Carbs: 74.3%