This Black Bean and Corn Salsa is one of our favorite dips and appetizers. It’s great with any Mexican dish or served with tortilla chips!!
We love having some appetizers to go along with our Mexican dishes, and this Black Bean and Corn Salsa is a favorite! For more Mexican appetizers, try Guacamole or Baked Taquitos!
aka “Cowboy caviar”
I LOVE Avocados! We have lots of Mexican food and tend to add avocados to everything. That may be the reason we love today’s recipe so much.
This Black Bean Corn Salsa aka “Cowboy Caviar” is filled with avocados and SO much flavor. It is a hit with everyone each time we make it, and has now become a go-to dip for many occasions.
We’ve been making this corn salsa for a very long time and love that it is filled with corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro and Italian dressing.
You can also customize this salsa by adding any other ingredients you love (red onions, green onions, white beans, additional spices, etc.)
How to make Black Bean corn salsa
Other than dicing up the avocados and the tomatoes, this recipe takes very little time to put together, which makes it a favorite dip recipe!
PREP. Begin by draining the black beans and corn and placing in a medium or large bowl. Chop up tomatoes and cilantro and add to the beans and corn.
DRESSING. Add dressing and lime juice and toss to coat.
COMBINE + SERVE. Cube and add avocados right before serving. Toss and add garlic salt if needed.
NOTE: This black bean corn salsa recipe makes a pretty large batch perfect for parties or big get togethers, so half the recipe if it’s for dinner or smaller occasions. 😉
Variations:
- More veggies: mix in diced purple onion or green or red bell peppers.
- Protein: stir in up to 1 cup of diced chicken or shrimp. You can also add bacon bits.
- Spicy: make it spicy with jalapenos or hot sauce.
- Serve with chips, as a salad on a bed of lettuce, topping for tacos or burritos.
Dressing Substitute
No Italian dressing? No problem. When we haven’t had Italian dressing on hand, we’ve made another dressing that is delicious too. To make this just mix the following:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- pepper
This mixture all whisked together and poured over top right before serving is a great sub for Italian dressing.
Recipe FAQ
Can you make ahead of time? We like to make it right before serving so things don’t get mushy, but if you do make it ahead of time we recommend adding the avocados, cilantro and dressing right before serving for the best results. 😉
How to store? Store black bean and corn salsa in an air-tight container, this can last in the fridge for up to 2 days. Once avocados turn brown and start oxidizing, the salsa is no longer good.
WARNING: This black bean and corn salsa is so good, you’ll eat the whole bowl before you know it. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you! 😉
For more dips and salsas, check out:
- Avocado Lime Ranch Dip
- Homemade Salsa recipe
- Sweet Salsa Verde
- Chili’s Copycat Skillet Queso
- Queso Blanco
- Avocado Lime Ranch Dip
Black Bean and Corn Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 14.5 oz can corn
- 1 15.5 oz can black beans
- 6-8 roma tomatoes
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/8 cup lime juice
- garlic salt with parsley flakes, to taste
- 2-3 avocados
Instructions
- Drain corn and black beans and put into a bowl.
- Chop up tomatoes and cilantro and add to beans and corn.
- Add dressing and lime juice and toss. Salsa will thicken a little more.
- Cube and add avocados right before serving and season with garlic salt, to taste.
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Thanks, Leigh Ann!! Let me know if you try it. It is seriously so delish – don’t know if I’ll be able to go back to regular salsa after having it. 🙂
Everything looks so yummy! I have a Avocado at home that would be perfect with one of these recipes.
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I definitely LOVE avocados. This post is seriously making me drool! LOL!
Thanks so much for including my Guacamole Bruschetta! All of these recipes look fantastic!
That Bruschetta looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it out! Have a great day. 🙂
I make something a lot like your salsa as an entree., just with a higher proportion of black beans. Definitely handy to have healthy recipes like this that come together quickly with a combo of fresh ingredients and pantry items like the black beans and corn.
So true!! This salsa is just so good too!! Gotta love it. 🙂
I’m so happy to find your site! Can’t wait to try your Mexican dishes! Thank you for sharing!
I can’t wait for you to try them! I hope you like the ones you try 🙂 Thank you & I am glad you found my site 🙂
I am very confused on your Calories and serving on most of your recipes. If you can explain one, I am sure I can figure the logic out. Love your recipe though! Thanks for sharing.
Love the flavor!! And it comes together so quickly too.
This Salsa is one of my favorites!
The salad you made is delicious and nutritious. I really like this dish.
I am glad you do! Thank you 🙂
This tasted great. I took it to a party and it was a hit
This is our favorite fresh dip! We make it all summer long!
Love this and a must at family parties!
Love this recipe so much!!
Every time I’ve taken this to a party, I get asked for the recipe. Delicious!
Thanks for all of your time & work.
You’re welcome! Thanks for trying my recipes! I hope you enjoy them. 🙂
I just made this again today. This recipe is so good and tastes so fresh. My husband is very picky and he loved it too!!
I’m so happy to hear that! Love that is was husband-approved as well! 🙂