Black Bean Salsa

This black bean salsa is oh so easy.

It is a mix of fresh ingredients plus ingredients you will have on hand in your pantry.

The directions below suggest serving the salsa with tortilla chips, but how about some other fun and interesting ideas?

This is not just an appetizer recipe.

It's a great side dish served with all sorts of Mexican recipes.

Serve it alongside nachos, enchiladas, fajitas and so much more.

This recipe shows you that can you can make authentic tasting recipes easily using simple ingredients that you often have on hand.

Use the tips below to tailor it to your family's tastes and preferences.

Black Bean Salsa Recipe

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes

1 cup (250 ml) canned black beans, rinsed & drained
3/4 cup (175 ml) chunky salsa, mild or hot to your taste
2/3 cup (150 ml) corn kernels
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup (75 ml) fresh cilantro, minced
4 teaspoons (20 ml) olive oil

In a medium bowl, combine the beans, salsa, corn, onion and cilantro. Drizzle with the olive oil and mix in. Cover and the mixture and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Serve as a dip with regular or baked tortilla chips.

Serves 6.

• You can use fresh, frozen or canned corn kernels. The best? Fresh corn kernels that have been grilled or roasted to bring out that extra sweetness. Grilling also adds a smokiness that is quite nice in this recipe.
• Add extra chopped sweet or hot peppers if you wish. They add crunch, extra nutrition and extra heat if you want it.
• Add as much of your favorite hot sauce as you like.