Name: Avocado and Black Bean Salsa
Ingredients: Avocados: 3 large, ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced. These are the creamy, rich heart of the salsa.; Black Beans: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and thoroughly drained. They provide an earthy flavor, satisfying texture, and a boost of protein and fiber.; Corn: 1 ½ cups corn kernels. You can use fresh, frozen (thawed), or canned (drained). This adds a wonderful sweetness and a delightful pop.; Red Onion: ½ cup finely diced red onion. It provides a sharp, pungent bite that cuts through the richness of the avocado.; Jalapeño: 1 medium jalapeño, finely minced. For less heat, remove the seeds and membranes. This gives the salsa a gentle, spicy warmth.; Cilantro: ½ cup freshly chopped cilantro. This herb adds a bright, citrusy, and peppery note that is essential to classic salsa flavor.; Lime Juice: ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes). This is the magic ingredient that brightens all the flavors and helps prevent the avocado from browning.; Cumin: 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Adds a warm, earthy, and slightly smoky depth.; Sea Salt: ¾ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste. It enhances all the individual flavors and brings the salsa together.; Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste. For a final touch of mild spice.

Ingredients

Here is the simple list of fresh, wholesome ingredients you’ll need to create this unforgettable salsa. Each component plays a vital role in building the layers of flavor and texture that make this dish so special.

Avocados: 3 large, ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced. These are the creamy, rich heart of the salsa.
Black Beans: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and thoroughly drained. They provide an earthy flavor, satisfying texture, and a boost of protein and fiber.
Corn: 1 ½ cups corn kernels. You can use fresh, frozen (thawed), or canned (drained). This adds a wonderful sweetness and a delightful pop.
Red Onion: ½ cup finely diced red onion. It provides a sharp, pungent bite that cuts through the richness of the avocado.
Jalapeño: 1 medium jalapeño, finely minced. For less heat, remove the seeds and membranes. This gives the salsa a gentle, spicy warmth.
Cilantro: ½ cup freshly chopped cilantro. This herb adds a bright, citrusy, and peppery note that is essential to classic salsa flavor.
Lime Juice: ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes). This is the magic ingredient that brightens all the flavors and helps prevent the avocado from browning.
Cumin: 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Adds a warm, earthy, and slightly smoky depth.
Sea Salt: ¾ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste. It enhances all the individual flavors and brings the salsa together.
Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste. For a final touch of mild spice.

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Instructions

Creating this salsa is a simple process of combining fresh ingredients. Follow these steps for the best results. The key is to be gentle when mixing to keep the avocado chunks intact.

Prepare Your Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, the corn kernels, the finely diced red onion, and the minced jalapeño. Stir them together so they are evenly distributed. This forms the colorful and textural base of your salsa.
Add the Seasonings: Sprinkle the ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper over the bean and corn mixture. Pour the fresh lime juice over everything. Stir again to ensure the seasonings and lime juice coat all the ingredients. This step allows the flavors to start melding together before the delicate avocado is added.
Incorporate the Fresh Herbs: Add the freshly chopped cilantro to the bowl and give it a gentle stir.
Gently Add the Avocado: Add the diced avocado to the bowl last. Using a rubber spatula or a large spoon, gently fold the avocado into the rest of the ingredients. Be careful not to overmix or mash the avocado; you want to maintain those beautiful, creamy chunks.
Taste and Adjust: Give the salsa a final taste. You may want to add another pinch of salt, a little more lime juice for extra zest, or more jalapeño for more heat. Adjust it to your personal preference.
Chill and Serve: For the best flavor, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the salsa to prevent browning. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled with your favorite accompaniments.

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 150