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Vibrant Corn and Black Bean Salsa – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Vibrant Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Get ready to meet your new favorite party dip! This vibrant Corn and Black Bean Salsa is a festival of fresh flavors and textures in every single bite. It's ridiculously easy to throw together, packed with plant-based goodness, and tastes even better the next day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 15-ounce / 425g (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) seeded and chopped tomatoes
  • ½ cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) chopped green onions
  • 2 to 3 serrano chiles, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g / 0.18 oz) ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Tortilla chips, for serving
  • for the Perfect Salsa
  • For a milder salsa, carefully remove the seeds and white membranes from the serrano chiles before mincing. For even less heat, substitute with one jalapeño.
  • If fresh corn is in season, grill or roast 1-2 cobs until lightly charred. Let cool, then slice the kernels off for an incredible smoky depth of flavor.

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the thawed corn, rinsed black beans, chopped tomatoes, green onions, serrano chiles, and fresh cilantro.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and ground cumin to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the corn and bean mixture.
  4. Toss gently until everything is well combined.
  5. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve chilled with your favorite tortilla chips.
  8. Add a diced avocado right before serving for a creamy texture. To prevent browning, toss the avocado in a little of the lemon juice before mixing it in.
  9. Don't skip the refrigeration step! Allowing the salsa to chill for at least an hour is key for the flavors to fully develop and meld together.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 7g

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