Black Bean Salsa

Black Bean Salsa is an easy snack recipe made with black beans, onion, tomato and cilantro. Serve it with chips or  sprinkled on tacos or nachos 

When it comes to snacking, one of my absolute favorites, without question is chips and salsa. It is one snack that I will never turn down. I’ll eat spicy habanero salsa, corn salsa and of course fresh Pico de Gallo.

This black bean salsa is the latest salsa addition to our rotation and it’s a good one friends. It is loaded with black beans, tomatoes, onions, seasonings and cilantro. The black beans, full of protein, also make this salsa a hearty snack option.

It is so full of flavor, you’re going to love it! Let’s talk about what you’re going to need to make it.

Black Bean Salsa Ingredients: 

You’ll only need a handful of ingredients to get this black bean salsa on the table and most of them you’ll probably have on hand already. 

• BLACK BEANS: To make things as easy as possible, you’ll want to use canned black beans. Make sure that they are drained and rinsed well. 
• ONION: Yellow or white onion are going to be the best for this recipe because they are mild. 
• TOMATOES: Use diced roma or vine-ripened tomatoes. 
• CUMIN: Adds a warm flavor to the salsa and pairs well with the beans. 
• CHILI POWDER: Adds a bit of smoky heat to the salsa. 
• CILANTRO: I love adding cilantro to my salsas that being said, I know some people don’t like it. If that is you, feel free to leave it out. 
• SALT

How do you make black bean salsa?

You’ll find that the hardest thing about making black bean salsa is waiting for the flavors to meld. Other than that you just mix everything in a bowl and voilà salsa! 

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Just a couple of tips to making the perfect black bean salsa:

1: You want to make sure that the tomatoes and the onions are cut to similar sizes that are a little smaller than the beans. This just makes it easier to eat. 

2: It is very important to make sure that the black beans are really well drained. This will prevent the salsa from being too watery. 

When it comes to dipping and serving, homemade tortilla chips or lime tortilla chips are a great option! You can also spoon it over the top of tacos and nachos.

Storage and Leftovers:

This salsa is even better the next day! So it is a great option to make in advance. Refrigerate any leftovers and eat within 5 days.

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Note: Originally posted in 2009. Updated in 2023.