A sweet and tangy black bean and corn salsa is a great summer appetizer. Easy and delicious for parties!
Well, I just couldn’t wait any longer, I had to make something kind of summery.
No, we can’t do a barbecue yet, and it’s too cold to go out without a winter coat, but I had to make a fresh and summery appetizer. This black  bean and corn salsa is so easy to make, and since it’s full of veggies, it’s a fresh and nutritious appetizer. The red peppers, yellow corn, and green onions make this a very pretty and colorful dip to have on your table, so it will be perfect for those summer parties!
The vinegar, olive oil, and sugar dressing does improve after some time in the fridge, but if you can’t wait, it still tastes good right after you mix it up. (Ask me how I know this). Â What? No, that wasn’t me hovering over the bowl eating this with chips two seconds after I mixed it up. :)
Recipe
Sweet and Tangy Black Bean and Corn Salsa.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups frozen corn thawed, then drained
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 3 green onions white and green parts, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- â…› cup sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the veggies in a bowl.
- Add the vinegar, sugar, and olive oil, and stir.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors blend.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Now I’m really ready for it to warm up here! Although we also have to finish up our patio before that can happen. It’s a bit of a mess right now. We sort of started a project that didn’t get finished before winter hit. But that won’t be too hard, and then we can sit out there with a bowl of this dip and a bag of chips.
Are you so ready for summer, too?
Follow along:
Marigold
Made in a snap, but used red onions instead. I love it.
Super. Added cilantro because it’s a must in our house, LOL
Katelyn
This is not nightshade free, that tag should probably be removed…
connie
236 calories per serving.
but does not say what a serving size is?
Kelly Roenicke
Serving size is about a 1/2 cup.
Sally
Cook 1 cup dry veggie rotini. Add to 1 cup salsa. Yummy. Enough for 2 servings.
Easy Breezy Life, EBL Food Allergies
This would taste so good on top of grilled chicken! It looks pretty too. Thank you for sharing.
Kelly
Good idea! That would be yummy.
Regina
How long will this yummy salsa last if put in mason jar? I want to make for christmas gifts. Love it!
Kelly
I would say maybe 5 days. But it never lasts that long here! :)
Regina
Thank You!
vegetarianmamma
Oh boy, this is calling my name! Perfect snack! I think I”ll make for American Idol this week ;) Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! :)
Can’t wait to see what you link up this week! The party link up is open!
Cindy
wholeandheavenlyovencom
So happy to see you’re moving into summer recipes! This salsa looks perfect for summer BBQ’s. I love making my own homemade salsa, so I will definitely have to try this one! (I also might sneak some avocado in there.) ;) pinned!
Roxy's Kitchen
It looks so good and it’s so easy to make. Can’t wait for the summer as well, it’s almost April and we got snow yesterday (Toronto, Canada)… not fun anymore!
Kelly
Noooooooo! I am so tired of snow! Sorry, hope it melts soon! Thanks for stopping by! :)
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron
Yay! I love these types of salsa! ANd it makes me feel like summer! Gorgeous pictures Kelly, pinned!
Kelly
Thank you so much, Chelsea! Can’t wait for summer here, too!
Katie @ Produce on Parade
Ooo I’m holding onto this one! I love black bean and corn salsa!
Kelly
If you try it, let me know! :)
Mimi
I love the vinegar instead of the more typical citrus addition! Yum!
Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating
Thanks, Mimi!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
Mmm, great idea adding the vinegar. Sounds deee-lish! Summer can’t come soon enough : )
Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating
Thanks, Natalie! We are sooooooooooo ready for summer here!!
Norma
This looks so Summery, love it.
Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating
Thanks, Norma!