Description
Black bean corn salsa from the Pioneer Woman brings Mexican-inspired freshness to summer gatherings. Crisp vegetables and zesty seasonings create a quick, delicious side dish you’ll want to scoop up with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (450 grams) fresh or thawed frozen yellow corn kernels
- 2 cans (15.25 oz / 432 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (150 grams) chopped fresh or drained canned tomatoes
- ½ cup (75 grams) chopped red onion
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) olive oil, divided
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, grated or minced
- 1 tsp (5 grams) salt, divided
- ½ tsp (2.5 grams) ground cumin
- ¼ cup (15 grams) chopped cilantro leaves
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Roast Corn: Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, caramelizing corn kernels until they achieve a rich golden-brown color, stirring occasionally for about 3-4 minutes.
- Season Corn: Sprinkle ground cumin and salt over roasted kernels, intensifying their flavor profile for an additional minute. Transfer kernels to a plate and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare Base Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine drained black beans, diced tomatoes, minced red onion, finely chopped jalapeño, and crushed garlic, creating a vibrant foundation for the salsa.
- Dress and Blend: Drizzle fresh lime juice and olive oil over the mixture, adding remaining salt. Toss ingredients thoroughly to ensure even flavor distribution and create a cohesive blend.
- Final Assembly: Gently fold cooled roasted corn kernels and freshly chopped cilantro into the salsa, maintaining the structural integrity of the beans while ensuring balanced ingredient integration.
- Serve: Transfer the salsa to a serving dish, presenting alongside crisp tortilla chips for an irresistible appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Roast Corn Carefully: Golden-brown color indicates perfect caramelization, enhancing overall flavor depth without burning kernels.
- Balance Spice Levels: Adjust jalapeño quantity based on personal heat tolerance, removing seeds for milder version.
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Let salsa rest 30 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to blend and develop richer taste profile.
- Freshness Matters: Use ripe, in-season tomatoes and freshly chopped cilantro for vibrant, authentic salsa experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg