Each bite of this zesty black bean salsa has creamy avocado and is bursting with lime flavor. Serve this recipe as a dip, over your favorite grilled protein or fish, or serve it as a salad!
This colorful salsa is made with black beans, chopped tomatoes, creamy avocado, and jalapeno for some spice. It has all the flavors of a typical salsa, but with a little more veggies involved and some plant protein to keep things satisfying.
It’s easy to make, and is perfect for chip dipping or adding as a garnish to compliment your favorite meal! No matter what way you choose to serve it, I’m certain you’ll love every bite.
Ingredients – What You Need
You’ll need 9 ingredients to make this salsa! See below for the full list and ingredients tips.
Tomatoes: I recommend using cherry tomatoes because they’re smaller and perfect for salsa.
Black beans: use canned/cooked black beans.
Avocado: ripe avocado will add a creaminess and balances the heat from the pepper.
Lime: the juice will add citrusy flavor.
Jalapeno: for a little kick of heat – nothing too intense.
Red onion: adds lots of flavor!
Cilantro: use fresh cilantro, not dried, for flavor.
Garlic powder: powder is quicker than chopping fresh garlic, but you can also use minced fresh garlic too.
Cumin: this seasoning will add the salsa flavor we want!
How to Make Black Bean Salsa – Step by Step Photos
First, chop the vegetables into small diced pieces.
Then assemble all the vegetables in a bowl with black beans, chopped cilantro, spices, and a sprinkle of salt to taste. Squeeze lime juice over top before mixing together! Taste then serve.
Tips for Success & FAQs
Additional vegetables to add – you can also add veggies like corn (regular, fire-roasted, or grilled), bell pepper, chopped spinach, or shallots instead of red onion.
Adjust the heat – if you like spicer salsa you can add more jalapeno pepper and even throw in some of the seeds (that’s where a lot of the spice is!).
Can I make this ahead of time? – Yes, this recipe can be prepared and stored in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.
How long does it keep? This salsa should keep for 3 days stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
How to Serve it
I love serving this recipe, like any salsa, as a dip with tortilla chips! You can also serve it as a garnish over fish, steak, or chicken, or as a salad/side dish to compliment your favorite Tex-Mex meal.
More Black Bean Recipes to Try
Love this recipe? You may also be a fan of these delicious black beans recipes.
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Vegetarian Fajitas
Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos
Avocado Black Bean Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 cups black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups diced cherry tomatoes
- 1 ripe avocado, diced small
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and diced
- 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1-2 limes, juices
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: Cut all of vegetables into small diced cuts.
- Arrange in a bowl: add all of the diced vegetables, black beans, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, and lime juice. Toss salsa ingredients together and season with salt to taste. Serve and enjoy!
Love this salsa! Thank you, Bethany!
Deeeeeeelicious!
So happy to hear it! Thank you, Steve 🙂