Corn and Black Bean Salsa

This corn and black bean salsa is a delicious and refreshing way to add some flavor to your next meal. It's made with fresh corn kernels, black beans, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin. The salsa is easy to make and can be served immediately or refrigerated for later.

The inspiration for this recipe came to me on a hot summer day. I was looking for something light and refreshing to eat, and I had some leftover corn and black beans in the fridge. I decided to throw them together with some other ingredients and see what happened. The result was this delicious salsa. I've been making it ever since, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh corn kernels
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Why It Works

• The combination of corn and black beans gives the salsa a hearty and filling texture.
• The tomatoes and onions add sweetness and acidity to the salsa.
• The cilantro adds a fresh and herbaceous flavor to the salsa.
• The lime juice adds a bit of tartness to the salsa.
• The chili powder and cumin add a bit of spice to the salsa.