Black Bean Avocado Salsa Recipe

This vibrant Black Bean Avocado Salsa is the perfect vegetarian appetizer or snack! Creamy avocado, zesty lime, and hearty black beans create a flavor explosion that will have you reaching for more. This easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and is guaranteed to impress. Perfect with tortilla chips, on tacos, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 77.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Black Bean Avocado Salsa

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How to Make Black Bean Avocado Salsa

  1. Dice the red onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño (if using) finely.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth but with some chunks remaining.
  3. Add the black beans, diced red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Gently mix everything together.
  4. Stir in the corn kernels.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lime juice or salt to your preference.
  6. Gently stir in the cumin and chili powder.
  7. Serve immediately or for best flavor, cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Add avocado pit to the mixture to prevent browning.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

3g

Carbs

3g