Black Bean Salsa
This black bean salsa is a flavorful and healthy twist on classic salsa, bringing together creamy black beans, fresh cilantro, and a hint of heat for an irresistible dip or topping. Quick to make in the food processor, it’s perfect for any gathering or as a satisfying snack with your favorite veggies or chips.
Recipe Steps
Around 2010, my dear friend Margaret introduced me to this simple, delicious black bean salsa, which quickly became my go-to dish for gatherings. Everywhere I bring it, someone asks for the recipe! Over the years, I’ve added cumin, salt, and pepper to Margaret’s original version, and sometimes I swap in my homemade salsa instead of jarred. I don’t always add olive oil, either—it depends on the salsa’s thickness, but a bit of oil helps loosen it up if needed.
These are 5 of the 6 main ingredients for the salsa, plus salt and pepper—though I forgot to include the olive oil in the photo! This is the fastest recipe to make in my repertoire.
Black Bean Salsa works great as a dip and is a perfect topping for tacos. Let me know your favorite way to enjoy it when you give it a try!
Black Bean Salsa
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
Ingredients
- 15 oz. Can Organic Black Beans drained & rinsed
- 16 oz. Organic Salsa Hot or Mild
- 1 Bunch Cilantro rough chopped
- ½ tsp. Cumin
- 1 Tbsp. Organic Olive Oil
- 1 Dash Cholula Hot Sauce
- Saltl & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black beans, then add them to the food processor.
- Roughly chop the cilantro and add it to the processor along with the salsa, cumin, Cholula, salt, and pepper. For a milder salsa, feel free to omit the Cholula. Secure the lid and blend on high for 1-2 minutes.
- Open the processor, taste, and adjust seasoning as desired. If the salsa is too thick, add olive oil and blend for an additional 15 seconds.
- Serve with your favorite chips, carrots, or bell peppers, and enjoy!
Victoria Cook
Victoria is a passionate home cook who became the host and chef of over 100 episodes of a private cooking show tailored for wellness practitioners and their patients. With a love for ethnic cuisines, she enjoys using a variety of spices and fresh ingredients to create flavorful, healthy meals for her husband and son. Always up for a culinary challenge, Victoria finds joy in experimenting with new recipes—and if she can whip them up in an electric pressure cooker, she’s even happier.