Perfect with your favorite tortilla chips, this delicious Black Bean and Corn Salsa is amazing! Loaded with fresh, delicious veggies, this easy Mexican corn salsa is just as flavorful as it is pretty. Fantastic as an easy appetizer for game day, and perfect for Cinco de Mayo this black bean corn salsa will be a must for any Tex-Mex meal!
Looking for a delicious, go-to salsa recipe for your tacos, fajitas and nachos? This fresh, delicious black bean corn salsa is always a winner. My Aunt Denise gave me this recipe many years ago, and we still make it on a regular basis.
Great as a side-salad, or a dip to serve with your favorite tortilla chips, this black bean corn salsa recipe is great with any Tex-Mex meal.
What do I need to make black bean and corn salsa?
Here’s a quick-reference ingredient list of the items you’ll need to make this salsa recipe:
- Frozen Corn
- Canned Black Beans
- Green & Red Bell Peppers
- Green Onions
- Garlic
- Fresh Cilantro
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Limes (for lime juice)
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Salt & Pepper
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions, be sure to scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Thanks!
How do I make black bean and corn salsa?
To a large mixing bowl, add the thawed frozen corn, rinsed black beans, diced bell peppers, green onions, garlic and cilantro. Toss the ingredient together with a rubber scraper or wooden spoon.
Mix together the cilantro lime dressing. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt and pepper. Pour over the salsa and stir together to coat all the ingredients.
The perfect salsa recipe for just about any occasion
This salsa is perfect to have on hand for watching football, and fantastic with your favorite margaritas for Cinco de Mayo. Check out my recipes for Strawberry Lime Margaritas, Pineapple Margaritas and a delicious Skinny Margarita.
The salsa is great with your favorite tortilla chips – I really love Xochitl chips, which you can find in the international section of the grocery store. (They are also non-GMO, gluten free and trans-fat free.)
Topped with cilantro, this is a beautiful and delicious dip. It is a very complimentary flavor that adds a nice peppery, fresh taste. This black bean corn salsa recipe makes a good amount, and definitely serves a crowd. It is great served as a salad or side dish. Another great party recipe that serves a crowd are my Chicken Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls.
Wondering how to make other types of salsa? Check out my tutorial at Food.com on How to Make Salsa.
FAQ’s on making Mexican corn salsa:
There are about 98 calories for a 1/2 cup serving of black bean and corn salsa.
This corn salsa is made of frozen corn, black beans, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and spices.
When kept refrigerated in an airtight container Mexican corn salsa will last for 4-5 days.
Yes, corn salsa contains carbohydrates – approximately 10g for a 1/2 cup serving. The source of the carbs primarily comes from the corn.
What can I serve with Mexican corn salsa?
Corn salsa is best served with corn or tortilla chips. It makes a great appetizer and also a fantastic topping to any Tex-Mex dish. This corn salsa is a great topping for my Rotisserie Chicken Tacos or my Grilled Steak Fajitas.
Check out all of the easy taco recipes 5 different ways, plus all of the essential sides and toppings that go along with making amazing tacos.
This salsa would be fantastic for a party appetizer or tailgating event. Hosting a party? Check out our 25 Halloween Buffet Ideas and Recipes which are fantastic for just about any holiday.
Here are some other Tex-Mex recipes that would be perfect with this salsa:
- Pollo Asado Recipe
- Sour Cream Enchiladas
- Ground Beef Enchiladas
- Beef Enchilada Casserole
- Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
- Sheet Pan Steak Nachos
- Easy Baked Mini Tacos
- Cheesy Taco Tater Tot Casserole
- Taco Mac and Cheese
Looking for some other delicious Tex-Mex toppings and seasonings? Here are some of my other recipes:
- Homemade Taco Sauce Recipe
- Loaded Guacamole
- Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe
- Classic Pico de Gallo Salsa
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Tropical Pineapple Mango Salsa
- Cream Cheese Corn Dip
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Black Bean Corn Salsa
Equipment
- Citrus Juicer This is a great tool to have on hand for fresh lime & lemon juice!
- Santoku Knife This two-knife set from Macy's is an AMAZING deal for good quality knives!
- Cutting Boards This cutting board set is a great staple for any kitchen!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz. bag) frozen corn slightly thawed
- 1 (15.5 oz. can) black beans drained and thoroughly rinsed
- 1 green bell pepper diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 green onions sliced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 Tbsp.)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
Lime Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lime juice about 2 limes
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed corn, beans, peppers (chopped into small pieces), minced garlic, cilantro and onions. Stir to combine.
- For the dressing, add olive oil, lime juice, cloves of garlic and spices to a small bowl. Whisk the dressing well. Pour over salsa mixture. Using a rubber scraper, stir well to coat all ingredients. Top with additional cilantro if preferred.
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I adore corn salsa! This one looks especially great!!
I love your story about your aunt! I can image you rolling around the bench seats!
Great recipe! I can’t wait to try it
Pinned!
This looks wonderful! It also looks like a healthy appetizer, and that’s great! I have to try this soon.
This has to be one of my favorite appetizers – it is so colorful and fresh looking. Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Monday – sharing on social media and pinning!
Thanks so much, Deb! It really is made with wonderful fresh flavors. The texture is crunchy, and tastes amazing! Hope you get to enjoy soon. Thanks so much for stopping by! ~Erin
Hi Erin!
I am featuring your recipe in this week’s Tasty Tuesdays! Woo!
I hope you stop by and linkup again this week.
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-Karly
Thanks so much, Karley!! Stopping by Tasty Tuesday – thank you for hosting and have a great week! ~Erin
If I left it up to my man he would substitute cilantro for all the corn! This looks really tasty and I hope we get the chance to try it out soon!
Haha!! Hope you and your man get to try soon, Natasha! ~Erin
This looks great! I’ve been looking for a good salsa recipe for a while. I just found your blog & am finding so many recipes I want to try! I love it!
Awesome!! Thanks so much for stopping by Navi! Enjoy the salsa – it really is fantastic! ~Erin
This salsa looks amazing, Erin! Pinning & sharing!!
I love this salsa
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party!
Definitely want to try this! Thanks so much for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Link party! Pinned this! Hope you join us again next week!
Great Corn Salsa! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen