Description
Corn, Black Bean & Avocado Salsa is a vibrant and refreshing dish that bursts with flavor in every bite. Combining sweet corn, hearty black beans, creamy avocado, and zesty lime juice, this salsa is perfect for summer gatherings or casual meals at home. Serve it as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats and tacos to elevate any dish. Enjoy the delightful colors and flavors that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or 1 can)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, cook it by boiling or grilling for 5-7 minutes until tender. Cool and slice off the kernels.
- Rinse and drain the black beans in a colander.
- Dice the avocados into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice into a small bowl to prevent avocado browning.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, black beans, avocado, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Gently toss everything together until mixed without mashing the avocados. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg