This clean eating 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!
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!
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.
Tips for Making this Black Bean and Corn Salsa
If you can find ’em, use ‘no salt added’ black beans. If not, that’s okay. Whatever you use, rinse and drain the beans well.
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 jalapeño and Thai chili 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.
Speaking of corn, fresh corn is used here. Don’t have that on hand? Frozen 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.
Don’t forget to remove the interior ‘guts’ or membrane from those tomatoes. Speaking of which, how do you prepare tomatoes for this recipe? It’s easy!
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This black bean dip is so chunky, you could totally enjoy as a salad or side dish. It would also be super yummy on fish tacos or served with lentil quesadillas. Gotta have options, right 😉 ?
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Chunky Black Bean and Corn Salsa (about 10 minutes)
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups black beans , rinsed and drained
- 1 ear corn (kernels removed)
- 3 roma tomatoes (inside membrane remove, diced)
- ½ red onion , peeled and roughly minced (about ⅓ cup)
- 1 jalapeño , roughly minced
- 1 red Thai chili pepper , roughly minced
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- ¼ cup cilantro , roughly chopped
- 1 lime , juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl, stirring to combine. Enjoy with your favourite chips!
Nutrition information (if provided) is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate only. Ingredients can vary and Girl Heart Food makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
EA The Spicy RD
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 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much! We love it in our home 🙂
Karen (Back Road Journal)
I like that you charred the corn for extra flavor.
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Karen 🙂
SHASHI AT SAVORYSPIN
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!
Girl Heart Food
Been there 😉 Thanks Shashi!
Kevin
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 :))
Girl Heart Food
Totally! All about balance, right ;)? Thanks Kevin.
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
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!
Girl Heart Food
I agree 🙂 !! It certainly does! Thanks Kathy.
Katherine | Love In My Oven
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!
Girl Heart Food
Lol…me too 😉 Sounds absolutely delish! Thanks Katherine 🙂
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
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!
Girl Heart Food
Lol!! Sounds like a plan to me 😉 Thanks Jennifer!
Milena
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!
Girl Heart Food
I think so too 😉 Thanks Milena!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
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!
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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
Leanne Combden
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!
David @ Spiced
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!
Girl Heart Food
No, I don’t!! Can you believe it? I agree – cilantro is pretty yummy 😉 Thanks David!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
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!
Girl Heart Food
Yay! So happy to hear that! Thank you Mary Ann 🙂