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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks

    Chunky Black Bean and Corn Salsa

    Published: January 17, 2019 Updated: January 31, 2019 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 23 Comments

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    Black bean and corn salsa in a bowl next to some tortilla chips.

    This chunky black bean corn salsa is a game day favourite and comes together in about 10 minutes. It’s loaded with fresh ingredients, tons of flavour, and plenty of texture. Grab some tortilla chips and dig in!

    Black bean and corn salsa in a bowl next to some tortilla chips.

    It’s no secret that I don’t typically watch football, or any other sport for that matter (even hockey). 

    Shocking, I know, especially considering I am Canadian (and we practically come out of the womb watching hockey). 

    However, if you invite me to your home with the promises of food while watching a game, I’m in! 

    I’ll even bring a dish to the party! I’m not hard to please. Just feed me and I’m good!

    Ingredients for a black bean and corn salsa recipe.

    Speaking of bringing a dish to the party, this black bean salsa! Guys, it comes together in minutes and it’s a great balance for all those indulgent game day eats you may be enjoying, like wings and nachos.

    Ingredients for black bean and corn salsa in a bowl, not yet mixed up.

    Tips for Making Black Bean and Corn Salsa

    • Some people don’t like cilantro (as a matter of fact, I used to be one of them). Though it definitely won’t add the same flavour, parsley will add that pop of green colour if you’d rather use that.
    • I used both jalapeno and Thai chili pepper in this black bean salsa. I love things spicy. If you aren’t a fan of spice, you can omit or add less.
    • While not necessary, grill the corn to get a little colour.
    • Don’t have fresh corn on hand? Frozen corn works great too (though you can’t grill and it won’t have that same pop of freshness but will work in a pinch). Just thaw and use in the recipe.
    • I left the ingredients a little chunky. After all, it is a “chunky” black bean and corn salsa. However, you could cut some ingredients smaller if you prefer.
    • Want this salsa to be a little less loose? Stir in about ¼ cup of your fave store-bought salsa. It’ll help bind the salsa.
    Close-up of black bean and corn salsa in a bowl.

    How To Enjoy This Salsa

    This black bean dip is so chunky, you could totally enjoy it as a salad or side dish.

    It would also be super yummy on fish tacos or served with quesadillas. Of course, my favourite is to enjoy it with tortilla chips. Gotta have options, right?

    Hand holding a tortilla chip with chunky black bean and corn salsa.

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    • Black Bean Dip
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    If you try this black bean and corn salsa recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Black bean and corn salsa in a bowl next to some tortilla chips.

    Chunky Black Bean and Corn Salsa

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    This chunky black bean corn salsa is a game day favourite and comes together in about 10 minutes. It's loaded with fresh ingredients, tons of flavour, and plenty of texture. Grab some tortilla chips and dig in!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Servings 8 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1.5 cups canned no salt added black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 ear corn, kernels removed
    • 3 roma tomatoes, diced
    • ½ red onion, peeled and roughly minced (about ⅓ cup)
    • 1 jalapeno, roughly minced
    • 1 red Thai chili pepper, roughly minced
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro (leaves only)
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice, from about 1 lime
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined. Serve with your favourite tortilla chips. Enjoy!

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword chunky salsa, easy black bean salsa, homemade salsa

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    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

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    Comments

    1. EA The Spicy RD

      May 05, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      Such a pretty looking salsa, and so nourishing and delicious! I’d love to make this for my Canadian friends/neighbors-they happen to LOVE hockey 🙂

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        May 06, 2019 at 1:22 pm

        Thanks so much! We love it in our home 🙂

        Reply
    2. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      January 21, 2019 at 12:29 pm

      I like that you charred the corn for extra flavor.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        January 22, 2019 at 2:38 pm

        Thank you Karen 🙂

        Reply
    3. SHASHI AT SAVORYSPIN

      January 18, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      Hahaha, Dawn, you are a girl after my own heart! I’m not about any sort of sport – but I will gladly attend any sport related get together because of all the snackage! And speaking of snackage – this chunky black bean and corn salsa is indeed a game changer! Heck, I’d finish a bag of chips dipping into this – thoughif there was any of this left, I’d grab a spoon and keep on snacking! Happy almost weekend, Dawn!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        January 22, 2019 at 2:31 pm

        Been there 😉 Thanks Shashi!

        Reply
    4. Kevin

      January 18, 2019 at 12:22 pm

      5 stars
      This dip is packed full of freshness and flavor, what a great alternative to the traditional heavier and creamier dips (not that those aren’t great too :))

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        January 22, 2019 at 2:31 pm

        Totally! All about balance, right ;)? Thanks Kevin.

        Reply
    5. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      January 18, 2019 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      Mmmmm…..This is making me hungry right now! I love dishes like this because I can eat a ton and not feel bad! The charred corn looks so yummy and I’ll bet it adds a lot of flavor!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        January 22, 2019 at 2:30 pm

        I agree! It certainly does! Thanks Kathy.

        Reply
    6. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      January 17, 2019 at 5:58 pm

      I’m so glad to know another fellow Canadian who doesn’t really watch hockey 😉 LIke you, however, I DO love the snacks that come along with sports-watching! Haha. I bet this salsa would be soooo good with plain, salted tortilla chips! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        January 22, 2019 at 2:30 pm

        Lol…me too 😉 Sounds absolutely delish! Thanks Katherine 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      January 17, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      I will watch and enjoy baseball (go Jays!), and I will watch and tolerate Football, but I cannot stand to watch hockey on tv. I hate it. I am a bad Canadian 😉 But I do love this salsa! To heck with sports, I’ll just make the salsa and enjoy!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        January 22, 2019 at 2:28 pm

        Lol!! Sounds like a plan to me 😉 Thanks Jennifer!

        Reply
    8. Milena

      January 17, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      This is a complete meal to me:) Even if I ran out of chips I’d be more than content to continue to indulge. Cheers to the weekend around the corner!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        January 22, 2019 at 2:27 pm

        I think so too 😉 Thanks Milena!

        Reply
    9. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      January 17, 2019 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      I love football, but it’s always more fun to watch when there’s good food involved. Your salsa will have to make an appearance at my Super Bowl party this year! I loooove all things snack-y and dip-y (those are words right?) so I’m all over this :). Have a great weekend, Dawn!

      Reply
    10. [email protected]

      January 17, 2019 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      College basketball is my favorite and we’re in the thick of the season now! (GO ORANGE!!) This salsa will be a perfect addition to our parties! Wish you lived close enough to share in the festivities! 😉 Have a great weekend, my friend! XOXO

      Reply
    11. Leanne Combden

      January 17, 2019 at 9:18 am

      5 stars
      This is totally my kind of snackage Dawn! I’m not into football or sports of any kind, but like you, if there is food involved, I’ll be at the party! This salsa is perfect and versatile. I’m already thinking of the many ways I will use it! Pinned!

      Reply
    12. David @ Spiced

      January 17, 2019 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      Do you watch curling!? I feel like Canadian tv has curling on all the channels, all the time. 🙂 Hey, you are welcome to come to our house anytime you’d like if you bring this salsa! The fresh corn in there is key, and I know this would be a huge hit in our house. Also, kinda funny that your taste buds changed and you’re on the cilantro train now. It is super tasty!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        January 22, 2019 at 2:27 pm

        No, I don’t!! Can you believe it? I agree – cilantro is pretty yummy 😉 Thanks David!

        Reply
    13. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      January 17, 2019 at 9:00 am

      5 stars
      This salsa is loaded with all my favorite ingredients Dawn! I could snack on this all day long. Perfect healthy option for the Super Bowl this year too! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        January 22, 2019 at 2:26 pm

        Yay! So happy to hear that! Thank you Mary Ann 🙂

        Reply

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