Description
Corn Black Bean & Avocado Salsa is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together sweet corn, hearty black beans, and creamy avocado, all tossed in zesty lime juice. This colorful salsa offers a delightful crunch and is perfect for parties, taco nights, or as a healthy snack. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot and cook the corn cobs for 5-7 minutes until tender. Cool slightly before cutting off kernels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans with the corn.
- Dice the avocado and red onion; chop the cilantro. Add these to the mixing bowl.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture to add flavor and prevent browning of the avocado.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
- Taste-test your salsa; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg