Southwest Salsa

Bursting with bold, zesty flavors, Southwest Salsa is a vibrant, no-cook recipe that combines fresh Roma tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, and protein-packed black beans for a hearty yet refreshing dip or topping. Enhanced with aromatic cilantro, a hint of smoky paprika, and a touch of jalapeño heat, this salsa is brought to life with bright lime juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect for a quick snack or as a versatile side to tacos, burrito bowls, or grilled meats, it’s prepared in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Packed with Tex-Mex flare and wholesome ingredients, this crowd-pleasing salsa is gluten-free, vegan, and tailor-made for summer barbecues, game days, and fiesta-inspired gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium Roma tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
• 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 1 cup Black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all produce thoroughly.

Step 2

Dice the Roma tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño (if you prefer less heat), then finely chop it and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob; if using canned or frozen corn, make sure it’s cooked and drained before adding it to the bowl.

Step 6

Add the rinsed and drained black beans to the bowl.

Step 7

Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and stir them into the mixture.

Step 8

Add the freshly squeezed lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to the bowl.

Step 9

Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly combined.

Step 10

Let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, burrito bowls, or grilled chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(999.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	646.2

Total Fat 19.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1292.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.5g	0%
Total Sugars 26.3g
Protein 26.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 223.0mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 2661.5mg	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: 24.8%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 60.0%