Brighten up your summer party menu with this Mango Corn Salsa with Black Beans. This vibrant salsa is a delicious dip, topping for tacos or burrito bowls, or a fresh side dish!
2 to 3large earscorn on the cobhusks and silks removed (can substitute 2 cups frozen corn, thawed)
2largeAtaulfo mangoes peeled and chopped (1 ½ to 2 cups)
15ounce canblack beansrinsed and drained well
1smalltomatochopped (Roma-style tomatoes work well)
⅓cupdiced red onion
1jalapeñoseeded and diced
¼cupchopped cilantro
1lime
Fine ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
Tortilla chipsfor serving
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil and add the ears of corn. Boil for 4 minutes then transfer the corn to a colander and rinse well with cold water to cool them down and stop the cooking process. When cool enough to handle, use a sharp knife to slice the corn kernels from the cob and into a large mixing bowl. Add the mango, beans, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro and mix until well combined. Squeeze the juice from the lime over the top and toss to distribute. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos or burrito bowls, or as a side dish.
Notes
Store leftovers in a an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.