Easy Black Bean and Corn Dip Recipe (2024)

This easy black bean corn salsa recipe is similar to cowboy caviar, featuring fresh veggies, onion, herbs, beans, and corn. Make a big batch of this black bean dip to serve as an easy appetizer or side dish for any party, holiday, or celebration.

Looking for other homemade salsa orMexican-inspired recipesthat make a great party appetizer? Try thishealthy guacamole,peach mango salsa,healthy fruit salsa, orvegan cashew queso.

Sweet, savory, and tangy, this fresh and healthy black bean and corn dip is made for scooping! Just know that once you start, you might not be able to stop.

I love the contrast in texture between the hearty, slightly creamy beans and the crunch from the fresh vegetables. The salty tortilla chips make the perfect addition.

If you’re able to make this recipe a day ahead, the only thing better than having this recipe fresh is allowing it to refrigerate and marinate. The longer it soaks in all the yummy juices, the better!

Why You’ll Love This Black Bean and Corn Dip

• Simple ingredients:This recipe is full of pantry staples that you probably have at home already. Plus, the colors in this recipe are so pretty and vibrant! It looks so good, but it tastes even better.
• Easy recipe:It’s the perfect salsa when you need something with short prep time. And you can easily make a double batch if you’ll be serving a crowd!
• Healthy snack:Filled with lots of fresh vegetables, fiber, and protein, this dish also has plenty of flavor including a contrast of sweet and tangy.

How to Make Black Bean and Corn Dip

Here are the basic steps, with images, for this fresh black bean corn dip. Skip down to the recipe card below for the full printable recipe.

Combine.Add all of the ingredients, except cilantro, to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.

Serve or chill. You can serve this right away at room temperature with more fresh cilantro and crunchy tortilla chips or cover in plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight.

Recipe Variations

• Add fresh parsley or substitute it for the cilantro if you’re not a cilantro fan. (You want to use flat parsely vs. curly parsely.)
• Use orange or green pepper instead of red pepper.
• For a little extra tang, add a squeeze of lime juice.
• If you like a kick of heat, finely chop a jalapeno and add that to the mix.

Freezing and Storing Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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More Homemade Salsa Recipes

Looking for more healthy recipes perfect for game day or your next cookout? Try these recipes next:

• Mango pineapple salsa
• Fresh peach mango salsa
• Copycat Chipotle corn salsa
• ​Healthy fruit salsa
• Mexican street corn pasta salad