Corn & Black Bean Salsa

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked black beans, cooked corn, diced tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeños, and chopped cilantro.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, ground cumin, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled chicken, burrito bowls, nachos, or your favorite Tex-Mex dishes.

Variations

• Add diced avocado just before serving for a creamy texture.
• Stir in diced mango or pineapple for a sweet tropical twist.
• Use poblano peppers instead of jalapeños for a milder salsa.
• Sprinkle in a pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika for extra depth.
• Crumble queso fresco or cotija cheese over the salsa before serving for a savory finish.

Tips

• Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor, and remove excess seeds if you prefer a thicker salsa.
• Freshly cooked corn offers the sweetest flavor, but frozen corn works well when thawed and drained.
• Refrigerating the salsa for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to blend and develop.
• Taste before serving and adjust the lime juice, salt, or jalapeños to suit your preferences.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• For longer storage, freeze the salsa in freezer-safe containers for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Food Safety

This recipe is intended to be enjoyed fresh or frozen and is not recommended for shelf-stable home canning. At this time, there is no scientifically tested recipe from the USDA or the National Center for Home Food Preservation for water bath canning salsa that contains both corn and black beans. If you’d like a shelf-stable option, safely can a tested tomato salsa or corn relish separately and stir in cooked or home-canned black beans after opening.