5-minute Black Bean and Corn Salsa

This Black Bean and Corn Salsa is one of the easiest salsa dips to make. Ready in 5 minutes and it is fresh, healthy and gluten-free, dairy-free and served with your favorite chips, crackers or veggies.

This recipe is 100% my mom. She used to make this for every single BBQ or get together in the summer months. It was one of those quick appetizer dips to make that basically everyone loves. It is so easy to make, takes 5 minutes of effort and you will want leftovers to serve with your meal too!

You only need a few ingredients to make this black bean and corn salsa. Most of which are pantry staples and things we typically have in the house like canned black beans and corn. Plus we use any chips or crackers on hand for serving too. 

This salsa makes a yummy topper on top of grilled chicken or alongside your burger. We love having it on hand in the fridge to serve with lunch or dinner. Or just to have as a healthy snack!

This recipe makes about 8 portions and you can easily double or triple it to serve for a larger group too. Don’t forget to make it spicy with some jalapeños if you want to add a little zest to the salsa when serving.

What ingredients are in Black Bean and Corn Salsa:

• Canned corn – white or yellow corn can both work!
• Canned black beans – this is one of the main ingredients for the salsa. I don’t have a sub as swapping this would change the dip
• Green chiles – such an underrated ingredient to add here
• Roma tomatoes – finely chopped so it’s easy to scoop. You don’t want too large of chunks
• Scallions – the green part of the scallions you’ll need for this salsa
• Cilantro leaves – fresh cilantro leaves add so much flavor
• Olive oil – just a splash of oil is all this dip needs
• Garlic salt – or just do a combo of sea salt and garlic powder if you don’t have garlic salt
• Chips, crackers or veggies to serve – I personally prefer chips with these! I used to have them with corn dippers as a kid.

How to make Black Bean and Corn Dip:

1. Combine salsa ingredients in a large bowl and mix to fully combine
2. Serve cool or room temperature with chips, crackers or veggies

FAQs on making Black Bean and Corn Salsa:

1. How many does this recipe serve? About 8-10 people. But you can easily double or triple this recipe to serve more people too!
2. Where can you store leftovers? In the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also prep this ahead of time if you are making for entertaining too and serve when ready! I do think it is best and in its prime day of.
3. What else can I add to the salsa? Avocado, diced jalapeño or some hot sauce to take it up a couple levels spice-wise.
4. How do you serve this? With chips, crackers or veggies! I also love putting it over some grilled chicken or in a salad or with steak too. It really goes with so many things!

A few other delicious appetizers to try:

INSANE Creamy Whipped Feta Dip Recipe!

Oven-Baked Pizza Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip Cups (gluten-free)

EASY Baked Feta Appetizer