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Home » Appetizers » Black Bean and Corn Salsa (with Grilled Corn)

Black Bean and Corn Salsa (with Grilled Corn)

Published: Aug 9, 2021 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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The best and easiest Black Bean and Corn Salsa recipe! Transform canned black beans into a Mexican-inspired salsa with fresh grilled corn, peppers, tomatoes, onions, and loads of zesty lime and spice! This quick & healthy veggie-packed dish is vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-free! Pair it with your favorite chips as an appetizer or serve it as a flavorful side salad!

black bean and corn salsa with tortilla chip in bowl

Fresh, crisp, zesty, spicy! This black bean and corn salsa is the easiest and tastiest way to load up on veggies while satisfying everyone at the table! With a few secret tips and tricks, this black bean salsa recipe is the last one you'll ever need to have a crowd-pleasing appetizer every time you throw a party or host a cookout! It's hearty enough to even serve as a cold side salad or light and fresh lunch!

overhead view of large serving bowl with black bean and corn salsa

Why This Salsa Is The Best

First of all, this black bean corn salsa isn't just a salsa! It can even be served as a delicious cold bean salad that would be great for potlucks and cookouts! You can enjoy the leftovers for a light lunch or serve it up as a healthy side dish for dinner! Of course, it's also healthy and full of only the good nutrition and taste you want!

  • Gluten-Free
  • Vegan & Vegetarian
  • Allergy-free (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Sesame-Free, Coconut-Free)
  • Sugar-Free
  • Kid-Approved
  • Only 10 Whole Food Ingredients
  • Less Than 10 Minutes To Make
  • Easy Make-Ahead Dip, Salad, or Side for Parties, Cookouts, & Potlucks!

The Secret Component

Grilled Corn! If you want to take your boring old black bean salsa up 10 notches, adding not just corn, but fresh grilled corn is a game changer! The perfect about of sweet and smokey. A little bit of char goes a long way and really makes this dip something special!

Ingredients You Need

black bean and corn salsa ingredients

  • Black Beans: Canned black beans are the easiest way to go here! If you happen to have a batch of dried beans cooked up, feel free to use them, otherwise, opt for a low or no-salt-added brand of beans!
  • Corn: If fresh corn is currently in season when you make this recipe, please use it! Simple husk the corn cobs and lightly grill on an indoor grill, outdoor grill, or stove-top grill pan! Alternatively, you can use canned or frozen corn and give the kernels a quick roast on the grill by placing them in foil!
  • Bell Pepper: A fresh crisp red bell pepper adds tons of flavor and color! You can swap in any color pepper you'd like!
  • Tomato: A few fresh Roma tomatoes, juicy and delicious.
  • Red Onion: Every cold salad, or salsa, in this case, needs some good onion flavor! You can swap in yellow onion or some shallots in a pinch!
  • Cilantro: Mexican dishes always need fresh, citrusy, and fragrant cilantro! Now, if you don't like the flavor, you can swap this with some fresh parsley.
  • Green Chiles: A small can of diced green chiles is a great way to add some spice. You can add as much or as little as you'd like to this salsa.
  • Lime Juice: The perfect zesty and acidic touch comes from some fresh lime juice! This really brings all of the ingredients and flavors together.
  • Olive Oil: Just a touch of some good quality olive oil will go a long way in this recipe.
  • Garlic + Salt: Minced garlic and a dash of salt, to taste, to finish off this incredible bean and corn salad!

How To Make Bean & Corn Salsa

two step process to make black bean and corn salsa

  1. Wash, chop, and prep all your ingredients before adding them to a big serving bowl.
  2. Toss the salsa like a salad and season to taste!

No-fail recipe in 10 minutes! You can serve the salsa right away or let it chill and marinate for an hour or two in the fridge before serving. It is one of those recipes that "gets better with age"!

Make-Ahead Tips & Storage

  • If you're prepping this salsa/salad for a party or cookout, pre-grill the corn and chop your veggies ahead of time. You can mix everything up and allow ample time for it to marinate and chill in the fridge overnight for optimal flavor! Make sure to toss before serving to redistribute the zesty lime dressing.
  • This corn and bean salad is great for weekday meal prep too! It does make a perfect light veggie and protein-packed lunch, but it's also great to serve as a cold side dish to a nice weeknight grilled dinner!
  • You can store any leftovers, in a covered bowl in the fridge, for about 7 days.

hand with chip scooping black bean corn salsa

Serving Ideas

  • As a Salsa or Dip: Serve this recipe with your favorite gluten-free tortilla chips or wholegrain crackers!
  • As a Side Salad: Serve this bean and corn salad as a side dish like you would for cold pasta salad or potato salad!
  • As a Topping: This veggie salsa is a great topping for grilled chicken or fish, even hearty grilled veggies!
  • As a Meal: Add in some grilled or roasted protein, or just eat it as-is for a light no-cook lunch or dinner!

You can easily double, triple, quadruple this recipe for however many mouths you need to feed!

More Cookout Sides:

  • Easy Mexican Pasta Salad
  • Mexican Street Corn Salad
  • Summer Corn Macaroni Salad
  • Classic Broccoli Salad

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Black Bean and Corn Salsa

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★★★★★

5 from 6 reviews

The best and easiest Black Bean and Corn Salsa recipe! Transform canned black beans into a Mexican-inspired salsa with fresh grilled corn, peppers, tomatoes, onions, and loads of zesty lime and spice! This quick & healthy veggie-packed dish is vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-free! Pair it with your favorite chips as an appetizer or serve it as a flavorful side salad!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 Minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 Servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer, Side
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 15 oz Cans Black Beans (no-salt-added, drained, rinsed)
  • 2 Cups Grilled Corn Kernels (about 2 cobs, see notes)
  • 2 Cups Chopped Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 Cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Cup Diced Red Onion
  • ½ Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 TB Diced Green Chiles (or more, to taste)
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Chop and prep all your ingredients. Grill the corn and slice off the kernels if needed, following these instructions.
  2. Add all ingredients to a large serving bowl and toss.
  3. Serve right away or chill and allow the salsa to marinate in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.

Notes

  • If you prefer to not grill fresh corn, you can swap in canned or frozen and thawed yellow corn.
  • You can make this as spicy as you'd like by adding in more diced green chiles or fresh diced jalapenos.
  • If you dislike cilantro, you can swap it with fresh parsley.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving

Keywords: black bean salsa, corn salsa, black bean and corn salsa, black bean and corn salad, black bean salad, bean and corn salsa

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All the Mexican-inspired flavors in this recipe and that magic grilled, slightly charred corn, makes this black bean corn salsa the best recipe out there!

So tell me:

+ Salsa or Salad? Can it be a salsa-salad?

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Comments

  1. Donna

    August 18, 2021 at 4:23 pm

    I have made something similar to this before called Cowboy Caviar and my family just devours it. Can't wait to try out your version next time. It definitely looks so good!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 19, 2021 at 7:16 am

      Yup, a different dish! Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Michele Morin

    August 15, 2021 at 2:11 pm

    This is my husband's favorite salsa!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 15, 2021 at 4:45 pm

      Hope you both enjoy this recipe.

      Reply
  3. Suzanne

    August 13, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    Looks delicious, Rebecca! I love the versatility of a dish like this. It can be served so many different ways. Thanks for sharing, Suzanne.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 13, 2021 at 5:53 pm

      Yes! Certainly a "multi-purpose" recipe!

      Reply
  4. Elise

    August 12, 2021 at 3:05 pm

    Oh yum! I sure wish I had this RIGHT NOW for lunch.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 12, 2021 at 5:39 pm

      Just the thing you're body craves in the summer, eh?

      Reply
  5. Martina

    August 12, 2021 at 6:44 am

    Oh wow, this looks so delicious and easy to make! I was looking for recipes like this and I was lucky enough to come across this blog. Will definitely try this! 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 12, 2021 at 7:12 am

      Easy can always be always delish!

      Reply
  6. Yemi Edwards (King)

    August 11, 2021 at 6:51 am

    This looks like a great dish. I haven't tried black beans before. My daughter is vegan and gluten-free so I am going to pass this recipe on to her too!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 11, 2021 at 7:20 am

      That's shocking.

      Reply
  7. Mae

    August 11, 2021 at 5:42 am

    Wow this looks and sounds amazing!!!! Love that it’s vegan and has so many colors too!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 11, 2021 at 7:19 am

      Love a dish with all the colors you can add!

      Reply
  8. Jimmy Clare

    August 09, 2021 at 1:54 pm

    This sounds amazing and tasty that I want to troy

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 09, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      Hope you do!

      Reply
  9. Lyssa

    August 09, 2021 at 11:28 am

    Oh yum! This looks so light and fresh to eat during this summer heat. Great recipe.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 09, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      Right? Makes a great light lunch or dinner!

      Reply
  10. Laura Oleander

    August 09, 2021 at 11:10 am

    This looks so delicious. I’ve never had black beans before but I definitely want to try it now!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 09, 2021 at 2:46 pm

      Haha, what????

      Reply
  11. Lisa

    August 09, 2021 at 10:24 am

    This is definitely something I’d make to go alongside any type of Mexican dish. So fresh, delicious, and simple! Great job!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 09, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      Of course! All the Mexican vibes here!

      Reply
  12. Shannon

    August 09, 2021 at 9:08 am

    Love a good salsa recipe! Definitely saving for later! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 09, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      So much texture and flavor in this one!

      Reply
  13. Kevin

    August 09, 2021 at 8:59 am

    I made this this dish a few years ago for my meatless monday dish. I addeded my Escovitch sauce for the heat and spice. It's a refreshing. especially for the summer. Thanks for sharing your recipe Rebecca.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca Pytell

      August 09, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply

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