Spicy Black Bean Salsa Recipe

Spice up your next gathering with this incredibly flavorful and easy-to-make Spicy Black Bean Salsa! A vibrant blend of black beans, corn, red onion, and jalapeño, this salsa is the perfect party appetizer, served with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes. Ready in just 15 minutes (plus 24 hours chilling time for maximum flavor!), this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 166.3 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.4 (10 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Black Bean Salsa

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How to Make Spicy Black Bean Salsa

  1. Finely dice the red onion (1/2 cup), jalapeño (1-2, seeded and minced to taste), and cilantro (1/2 cup, packed).
  2. Combine the diced red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, black beans (1 (15-ounce) can, rinsed and drained), corn (1 cup, frozen or canned), lime juice (3 tablespoons), olive oil (2 tablespoons), cumin (1 teaspoon), chili powder (1 teaspoon), and salt (1/2 teaspoon) in a large bowl.
  3. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
  4. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste).
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to fully develop. The longer it sits, the better it tastes!
  6. Serve chilled with your favorite tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

2g

Carbs

9g