Description
A vibrant and fresh salsa combining creamy avocados, sweet corn, and hearty black beans — perfect for summer gatherings and casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh kernels, thawed frozen corn, or drained canned corn)
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/3–1/2 cup)
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced avocados, rinsed and drained black beans, corn, finely chopped red onion, and diced tomato.
- Pour the lime juice over the mixture and add the chopped cilantro. If using, add jalapeño, cumin, or garlic now.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until evenly mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, on grilled fish or chicken, or spoon over tacos.
Notes
For best quality, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Mix in avocado just before serving to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8.8g
- Protein: 6.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg