Black bean and corn salsa is the perfect topping for chips, tacos, chicken, and more.

cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1cupchopped plum tomatoes (about 2 medium tomatoes [5 oz.

total])

1cupchopped red onion (from 1 small [5 oz.]

Southern Living Black Bean Corn Salsa in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips, lime wedges, and glasses of beer

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Add corn and oil; cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

Add cumin; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Remove from heat; stir in bell pepper until combined.

Southern Living Black Bean Corn Salsa cooking the corn

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Transfer mixture to a large bowl.

Let stand 10 minutes.

Corn and bean salsas such as this one are also easy dishes to make as your guests are arriving.

Southern Living Black Bean Corn Salsa after adding the bell pepper to the corn

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Southern Living Black Bean Corn Salsa in a large bowl to serve

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Southern Living Black Bean Corn Salsa ingredients

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