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Home » Recipes » Appetizers and Small Bites » Black Bean and Corn Salsa

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Black Bean and Corn Salsa

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Black Bean and Corn Salsa is a no-cook, 10-minute salsa with whole black beans, sweet corn, bell peppers, red onion, and avocado. Cilantro, jalapeño, and lime give it authentic Mexican flavors. Grab the chips or scoop black bean corn salsa over your favorite Mexican foods.

tortilla chip in hand with black bean and corn salsa over blue background and white bowl of salsa

Here's a super easy, nutrition-packed salsa, side dish, or topping for any occasion! The whole black beans and fresh produce combined with the flavors of fresh cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice make this a showstopping party in a bowl. It's light, soooo flavorful, and packed with nutrition! Use canned black beans or make these easy Instant Pot Black Beans in under an hour.

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1) Black Bean Corn Salsa Ingredients
2) How to make Black Bean and Corn Salsa
3) How to make black beans in the Instant Pot
4) What I love about black bean salsa
5) Easy Mexican recipes
6) Black Bean and Corn Salsa
6.1) Ingredients
6.2) Recipe Instructions
6.3) RECIPE NOTES
7) How to make black beans in the Instant Pot
7.1) Nutrition

Black Bean Corn Salsa Ingredients

  • cooked black beans (canned or Instant Pot-cooked)
  • corn
  • red bell pepper (or tomato)
  • red onion
  • jalapeño pepper
  • cilantro
  • fresh lime
  • salt and pepper
  • avocado
chopped black bean salsa ingredients on brown cutting board

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How to make Black Bean and Corn Salsa

  1. Toss together black beans, corn, bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, lime, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  2. To serve, add diced avocado and toss gently.
  3. Serve with tortilla chips, as a side dish, or scooped over your favorite Mexican food.

How to make black beans in the Instant Pot

* get the full printable recipe here

  1. Add DRIED BLACK BEANS, WATER, and SALT to the Instant Pot.
  2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 30 minutes with a 20-minute natural pressure release (NPR).
  3. Test beans for desired softness. Add more pressure cooking time in 3 to 5 minute intervals, as needed.
cooked black beans being scooped up from an Instant Pot

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What I love about black bean salsa

  • no pre-cook necessary
  • ingredients are always available
  • easy to make in ten minutes
  • black beans are loaded with fiber and protein
  • you control the sodium
  • naturally vegan and gluten-free
  • can be made a day or two in advance
  • it's festive ... the ultimate party food
hand holding tortilla chip with black bean and corn salsa over blue background and white bowl of salsa

Recommended Tools

  • medium-sized mixing bowl
  • silicone spatula
  • citrus squeezer
  • airtight storage containers

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Easy Mexican recipes

  • Loaded Black Bean Dip
  • Chicken Tacos
  • Totchos Tater Tot Nachos
  • Mexican Restaurant Style Salsa
  • Avocado Ranch Dressing and Dip
  • Peach Salsa
tortilla chip in hand with black bean and corn salsa over blue background and white bowls of salsa and tortilla chips

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Black Bean and Corn Salsa is a no-cook, 10-minute salsa with whole black beans, corn, bell peppers, onion, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime. Grab the chips or scoop black bean corn salsa over your favorite Mexican foods.
4.96 from 24 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 cups
Author: Traci - TheKitchenGirl.com

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked Black Beans same as 15oz can, drained & rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1/2 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion 1/2 cup diced
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 Lime zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Avocado diced

Recipe Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, stir together BLACK BEANS, CORN, BELL PEPPER, ONION, JALAPENO PEPPER, LIME JUICE, CILANTRO, SALT, and PEPPER; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    * See recipe footnote for black bean Instant Pot cooking instructions
  • To serve, gently fold in diced AVOCADO.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for nachos, tacos, burritos.
Tried this recipe? I'd love your review!Visit the comments below and tell me how it went.

RECIPE NOTES

How to make black beans in the Instant Pot

* get the full printable recipe here
  1. Add DRIED BLACK BEANS, WATER, and SALT to the Instant Pot.
  2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 30 minutes with a 20-minute natural pressure release (NPR).
  3. Test beans for desired softness. Add more pressure cooking time in 3 to 5 minute intervals, as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 746IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.

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  1. AvatarDana says

    February 04, 2019 at 5:51 pm

    5 stars
    Ou heck yes! This kind of reminds me of cowboy caviar, but better. Because hello, avocado! This is so so refreshing and exactly what I need this time of year to brighten things up. I'm kind of over comfort food now. I want light, bright, and warm-weather inspired!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      February 04, 2019 at 8:25 pm

      Thanks Dana! I'm right there with you on being ready for warm-weather foods. Can't wait for the new season! 🙂

  2. AvatarDaniela says

    February 04, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    I love making a salsa bar for Cinco de Mayo parties or game day get togethers, and this black bean corn avocado salsa would be a great addition. I bet it would also be really easy to turn it into a meal by spooning it over some baked sweet potatoes and topping the whole thing with a dollop of sour cream. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      February 04, 2019 at 8:24 pm

      Thanks Daniela! Yep, it's very versatile like that 🙂

  3. AvatarTrish Bozeman says

    February 04, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    5 stars
    You know, I could eat this as a meal. Seriously, I'd eat this dip just like a salad! Love all of the ingredients and the addition of beans is perfection. SO GOOD!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      February 04, 2019 at 8:23 pm

      Thanks so much, Trish! I've eaten this one as a salad many times! It's the perfect snack too 🙂

  4. AvatarAnnemarie says

    February 04, 2019 at 9:09 am

    5 stars
    What a perfect salsa for fresh corn! I love cutting the kernels off the cobs for salads, so making this salsa is right up my alley. And the colors are great too - the yellow, red, black, and green of the veggies makes eating healthy both fun and tasty.

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      February 04, 2019 at 8:22 pm

      Thanks Annemarie! Yep, I love fresh corn in the summer...it's my go-to for sure! 🙂

  5. AvatarTracy says

    February 03, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks, Traci for inspiring this recipe! What a great memory. And a super delicious, fast, salsa. We brought this to a party and it was a huge hit!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      February 04, 2019 at 8:21 pm

      Awesome and thank YOU Tracy! So glad it was such a hit! 🙂

  6. AvatarDonna says

    February 03, 2019 at 6:31 pm

    5 stars
    Oh I love this as an afternoon snack before dinner is ready. So easy to whip up a big batch and have it hanging out in the fridge for a bit of a nibble instead of reaching for something I shouldn't!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      February 04, 2019 at 8:20 pm

      Thanks Donna! It is the perfect snack food...have used it that way many many times 🙂

  7. AvatarAnnissa says

    February 03, 2019 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    What a beautiful salsa! The flavor combination makes my mouth water. Avocado is one of my favorite ingredients. This looks so satisfying, I don’t think I even need dippers for it. I might just spoon it over a salad and call it lunch!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      February 04, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks so much, Annissa! Love hearing those words 🙂

  8. AvatarDebra says

    February 03, 2019 at 3:35 pm

    5 stars
    10 minutes and loaded with homemade flavor? I'm in!! So simple, yet so much better than jarred salsa. Love that you can prep it in advance and just add the avocado last minute. Easy clean up when you have guests or take to someone else's house.

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      February 04, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks Debra! Yep, all the flavor is in this one! 🙂

  9. AvatarCarmy says

    February 03, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars
    This looks perfect for game day! I love a good salsa, it sounds like such a refreshing bite! I wish I had a bowl of this right now actually.

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      February 04, 2019 at 8:18 pm

      Thanks Carmy! Come on over! 🙂

  10. AvatarSean@Diversivore says

    February 03, 2019 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    This is nicely timed for me! I'm looking to use beans more and more (I love how fast I can have them ready in my Instant Pot), and I'm looking for better, healthier snacks. Great idea about leaving the avocado out until you're closer to serving time. I can see how this would last quite a bit longer minus that ingredient. Cheers!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      February 03, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      Thanks so much, Sean! We love cooking beans in our IP too...doing it right now, in fact! 🙂 Yep, this recipe gets ALL the beans into your diet. Cheers to you too!

  11. AvatarMarisa Franca says

    February 03, 2019 at 9:00 am

    5 stars
    Your salsa looks delicious !! There is something about a Tex-Mex appetizer that no-one can resist. In fact we have all of the ingredients - they would be perfect for the Super Bowl party. I know the boys won't be able to resist anything with black beans and corn. Just give them some nacho scoopers and they're in hog heaven.

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      February 03, 2019 at 9:03 am

      Thanks so much, Marisa! Haha, I'm right there with the boys...I inhale this stuff! 🙂

  12. AvatarLisa says

    February 02, 2019 at 7:48 am

    5 stars
    Traci, the fresh flavors and healthy ingredients in this salsa look great for dipping, but also to spoon over a piece of grilled chicken or fish. I have a similar recipe, but it doesn't have corn and includes a can of ro-tel. We make it any time we have company and people just plow through it. I'm excited to have a new version I can share. I am making up my shopping list now!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      February 02, 2019 at 9:17 am

      Yay Lisa...I'm excited to hear it! This is absolutely one of our fav recipes of all time! Hope you love it like we do 🙂

  13. AvatarGloria says

    February 01, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    I always have cans of black beans in the house. This sounds delicious...and I know it would be a hit on Mexican night. What a great "take along" to a pot luck too.

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      February 01, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks Gloria! Yep, perfect pot luck dish for any Mexican themed event! 🙂

  14. AvatarDanielle says

    April 12, 2018 at 11:23 am

    5 stars
    This just sounds so fresh and delicious. Plus being healthy is a nice bonus 🙂

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 12, 2018 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks Danielle...you're right...super bonus 🙂

  15. Avatarsue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    April 12, 2018 at 9:02 am

    I've been known to make entire meals out of salsa, so this is right up my alley!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 12, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks Sue! I'm right there with you 🙂

  16. AvatarDenisse | Le Petit Eats says

    April 12, 2018 at 8:44 am

    Yum! I'd have a hard time sharing this with anyone else!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 12, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      Haha thanks Denisse...that's a nice compliment 🙂

  17. AvatarElaine @ Dishes Delish says

    April 12, 2018 at 7:47 am

    5 stars
    One of the things I most love about mid-April to early May is all of the delicious and fun Mexican recipes that come out! Your recipe definitely falls into the delicious and fun category!! I can not wait to try your recipe!!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 12, 2018 at 3:11 pm

      Aww thanks Elaine! I'm right there with you on the Mexican recipe blast! 🙂

  18. AvatarApril says

    April 12, 2018 at 7:44 am

    5 stars
    Black beans are my favorite and we love them in salsas and many other foods. This would be perfect with fish too. Yum!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 12, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks April...they're a favorite of ours too! So versatile! 🙂

  19. AvatarBeth says

    April 03, 2018 at 9:24 am

    5 stars
    This salsa looks perfect! I love beans in my salsa. Absolutely, why not for dinner?

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 04, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      Haha thanks, Beth! Love beans in salsa too! 🙂

  20. AvatarSandi says

    April 03, 2018 at 9:16 am

    5 stars
    You are making me want to eat salsa for breakfast...that closeup of the chip with salsa, OMG!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 04, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      Haha Sandi thanks...I love your comment! 🙂 It gets me every time too LOL

  21. AvatarJenn L says

    April 03, 2018 at 9:11 am

    5 stars
    This deliciousness would totally spoil my appetite for dinner too but WORTH IT!!!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 04, 2018 at 2:04 pm

      LOL Thanks Jenn! I may or may not have eaten this for dinner...and nothing else...except chips 😉

  22. Avatargeorgie says

    April 03, 2018 at 8:38 am

    mmmmm yum! i never would have thought to put black beans in a salsa! love it! looks really fresh and flavourful!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 04, 2018 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks Georgie! It's a favorite treat for sure! 🙂

  23. AvatarChristina Shoemaker says

    April 03, 2018 at 8:23 am

    5 stars
    Love this ingredient list and how simple this is!! Perfect as a dip for a little Mexican night or basically all the nights!! And it makes such an awesome topping too!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 04, 2018 at 2:03 pm

      Yay thanks Christina! I'm with you on ALL the nights 🙂

  24. AvatarApril says

    April 02, 2018 at 11:47 am

    5 stars
    I love beans and love corn so I know black bean and corn salad must be good. Is it okay to use canned corn instead of frozen?

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 02, 2018 at 1:12 pm

      April, absolutely! Fresh, frozen, or canned works perfectly. I'll make a note of it in the recipe...in fact, I think I'll take out the "frozen" part LOL. No need for it to be that specific. Thanks for asking 🙂

  25. AvatarRae says

    April 02, 2018 at 11:37 am

    4 stars
    I am going to make this salsa to put on top of tostadas tonight for dinner. Looks nice and spicy. 😋

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 02, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      Great! Hope you love it like I do! It'll taste even better the next day 🙂

  26. AvatarRebecca says

    April 02, 2018 at 11:15 am

    I bet this is delish! I want some right now!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 02, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks Rebecca, wish I had a whole bowl of it right now...I'd share 🙂

  27. AvatarVeena Azmanov says

    April 02, 2018 at 10:09 am

    5 stars
    Wow, this recipe looks delicious! I really like all the ingredients in this recipe! This is the perfect for me! I definitely want to try it ! Thank you for sharing this great recipe!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 02, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks Veena! You're so very welcome...hope you get to try it out! 🙂

  28. AvatarStephanie@ApplesforCJ says

    April 02, 2018 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    This is all my favorite ingredients in one Yummy bowl. And that's so cool how you got paid to play with food.

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 02, 2018 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks Stephanie! I'm right there with you 🙂 And yep, gotta love getting paid to be in the kitchen!

  29. AvatarEmily says

    January 24, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    Hi there! I could have sworn I've been to this website before but after browsing through
    some of the post I realized it's new to me. Nonetheless, I'm definitely delighted I found it and I'll be book-marking and
    checking back frequently!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 27, 2015 at 7:45 am

      Hey there, Emily. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Hope you're loving the recipes here! Any questions, lemme know 😉

  30. AvatarHeather says

    May 02, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    How does this taste and look as a make ahead dish?

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      May 02, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      Great question! It holds up perfect for 48 hours or more, as long as you don't add any avocados until you are ready to serve. At that point, dice your avos and give them a quick toss with the salad.

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