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Black Bean Corn Salsa

2 minutes
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Posted:4/22/21
Updated:6/21/21
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This 2-minute Black Bean Corn Salsa is a versatile and delicious topping, garnish, or side dish. Eat it with tortilla chips, play with the flavors or add-ins, or include some with your spread on Taco Tuesday. The ways to enjoy it are endless!

tortilla chip in bowl of black bean corn salsa.

Easy Mexican black bean and corn salsa

We eat tons of Mexican food in our house so anything that can be made quickly while still tasting delicious is a great recipe in my eyes. This easy recipe for Black Bean Corn Salsa fits the bill because it’s made with only 7 simple ingredients and takes just 2 minutes to assemble! Perfect when you want to get right to eating. 

This easy salsa recipe is made extra quick using canned black beans and corn. It takes almost no time to prepare and doesn’t sacrifice any nutrition or flavor. Pair the beans and corn with a bit of lime juice and Mexican spices to create a dip, side dish, or garnish everyone will enjoy. 

Not only is this salsa delicious, but it’s also incredibly versatile. We like using it as a topping for our Chicken Tacos, Slow Cooker Steak Tacos or rolling it up in some Black Bean Baked Tacos. Use tortilla chips to scoop up the corn and bean goodness to eat as is or serve it on a bed of tasty Cilantro Lime Rice.  

bowl filled with black bean corn salsa with cilantro on top, next to bowl of tortilla chips.

How to make black bean corn salsa

It’s so easy and you don’t need any special equipment! Canned beans and corn makes this recipe as quick and easy as possible, but you’re more than welcome to use cooked dried beans or frozen corn instead.

supplies on white table to make black bean corn salsa.

Assemble the salsa by adding the corn, black beans, lime juice, and spices into a medium-sized bowl. Use a spoon to mix everything together.

big bowl filled with corn and black beans, olive oil and spices in smaller bowls  around big bowl.

Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together. Afterward, serve the salsa cold with your favorite Mexican foods!

salsa all mixed up in bowl with metal spoon in it.

Recipe tips and variations

  • The salsa needs to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps all of the flavors get to know each other so the salsa can taste even better.
  • Give it a hint of smokiness by grilling corn on the cob beforehand. Slice off the kernels using a knife and add them right into the salsa.
  • Like a little spice in your salsa? Add some freshly diced jalapeno with or without the seeds to make it as spicy as you want. 
  • Make it cheesy by sprinkling some crumbled cotija or feta cheese into the salsa.
  • To store, keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

More mix-ins

There are so many fun mix-ins you can add to this salsa to enhance its flavors or to give it a wide variety of nutrients. Here’s what I suggest adding:

  1. Chopped red onion, garlic, or shallots
  2. Sliced cherry tomatoes
  3. Diced avocado
  4. Diced English cucumber
  5. Lemon juice instead of lime
  6. Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley
bowl filled with black bean corn salsa with chopped cilantro on top.

What goes well with black bean corn salsa?

Use this corn and black bean salsa to give more dips or sides a boost of flavor and texture. Mix it in with my Mexican Cheese Dip to enjoy with tortilla chips. Alternatively, stuff the salsa in a Cheesy Jalapeno Omelet or this Slow Cooker Taco Casserole or on top of Cheesy Green Pepper Bake.

Just like homemade slaw and salsa verde, this salsa pairs so well on top of tacos. Try it on my Slow Cooker Steak Tacos and Leftover Rice Tacos. Otherwise, forget the tortillas and use the salsa as a topping on a bowl of Slow Cooker Taco Soup. 

Want to keep things simple? Make a batch of these homemade tortilla chips and use them as the perfect vehicle to get this salsa right in your mouth. You can also mix it with homemade tomato salsa for a fresh tomato flavor. 

bowl of salsa next to bowl of tortilla chips on white table.

More Mexican dips to try

  • Slow Cooker Tomato Cheese Dip
  • Chipotle Lentil Dip
  • Healthy 7 Layer Taco Dip
  • Mexican Cheddar Cheese Dip

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This 2-minute Black Bean Corn Salsa is a versatile and delicious topping, garnish, or side dish. Eat it with tortilla chips, play with the flavors or add-ins, or include some with your spread on Taco Tuesday. The ways to enjoy it are endless!
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Black Bean Corn Salsa

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This 2-minute Black Bean Corn Salsa is a versatile and delicious topping, garnish, or side. Enjoy it with chips or as a topping on Taco Tuesday.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
serves 8

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can corn drained
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • juice of 1 lime (equals 2 tablespoons lime)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Cilantro (optional) chopped

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients (except cilantro) in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Place in refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove from refrigerator, garnishing with fresh cilantro on top. Serve and enjoy.

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Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:Mexican
Keyword:black bean corn salsa
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  1. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    May 14, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I am with you on the Mexican food love! I think the majority of my recipes on Shared Appetite are Mexican/Tex-Mex… I could eat it EVERY day for sure. And I’m such a fan of dips and salsas. This looks fantastic! What a cool book!

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  2. Anna Johnston says

    May 14, 2014 at 8:36 am

    Yessss, and its one of those questions we should know the answer to straight away. What about your mood, and the weather? These 2 ingredients totally change up my favs. Although, as a standard go to, I reckon Mexican is a goer for me too. 🙂
    Not a fan of black beans, but I do like the look of your salsa. If someone prepared it for me, wouldnt say no.

    Reply
  3. Alice says

    May 13, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Salsa which is good enough, to make me want to do the salsa! Ole!

    Reply
  4. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    May 12, 2014 at 10:16 am

    This is the kind of salsa I would love to have in my life!

    Reply
  5. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    May 11, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    I do love Mexican too – specially salsa – I sometimes eat it by the spoonful, sans chips!
    I could very easily eat this corn and black bean salsa without any chips too – sounds awesome!

    Reply
  6. Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    May 11, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    Mexican is my fave, too!!! I love it! We have this little Mexican restaurant in town, and it’s totally our favorite – we go all.the.time. Like, we don’t usually need to order – the waitress already knows. AND I make it at home! Usually crockpot chicken tacos … but sometimes I mix it up and do beef instead! But a mac n cheese taco??? That just screams comfort food!!!
    Loving the black bean and corn salsa – Yummy!!!! Quick, easy, perfectly Mexi … can’t wait! 🙂

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  7. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    May 10, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    Yes, I definitely love Mexican! Who doesn’t? I can’t get enough of black beans and salsa, and this recipe looks perfect. I also love that you have been sharing some of your cookbook recipes lately!

    Reply
  8. Brandon says

    May 10, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Hi Pamela,

    I am so gad you liked the recipe and the book! I would love to see your rooftop farm and meet all of your fun cats some time this summer!

    Thanks for making this great post!

    ~Brandon

    Reply
  9. whatjessicabakednext says

    May 10, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    This salsa looks so good! I love Mexican food!

    Reply
  10. Debra says

    May 9, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    We are at least thee Sundays behind on GoTs. I would love to have some of this salsa as we catch up.

    Reply
  11. Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says

    May 9, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Mexican food is pretty much the best food ever. Pass the bowl and a giant spoon I don’t need anything else. 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 9, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      I like that spirit Jamie! 😉

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    May 9, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    Men, I miss Mexican restaurants and food. In Europe, they don’t quite get it. Your salsa looks very authentic and wholesome!
    🙂 ela

    Reply
  13. marcie says

    May 9, 2014 at 11:55 am

    I love Mexican food, too, and this salsa is right up my alley! Taco Revolution sounds like a book that I need. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says

    May 9, 2014 at 11:52 am

    Love the idea of all these tacos.. and you totally have me craving a mac n cheese taco for lunch.. haha… This salsa looks amazing. Also on a side note I read book 1 of game of thrones so addicted.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 9, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      Gotta read them all girl!!!!

      Reply

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