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Chunky Black Bean Salsa with Corn & Bell Pepper

Juicy black beans mingle with sweet corn and crisp bell pepper in a bright lime-cumin dressing touched with honey. Each bite bursts with fresh tomato, onion, and cilantro, delivering a lively crunch that pairs perfectly with tacos or grain bowls.

Chunky Black Bean Salsa with Corn & Bell Pepper
Total
23 min
Prep
23 min
Serves
16

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
240
Protein
5g
Carbs
32g
Fat
11g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
228mg

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium black beans, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 3 ears)
  • 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 medium scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 large jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 (16-oz.) bag blue or yellow corn tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Whisk together lime zest, lime juice, oil, cumin, honey, and salt in a large bowl. Gently stir in beans, corn, bell pepper, tomato, red onion, cilantro, scallions and jalapeño. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 days.
  2. Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.