Black Bean and Pineapple Salsa

Brighten up your next gathering with this zesty and refreshing Black Bean and Pineapple Salsa! Bursting with vibrant flavors and bold colors, this quick and easy recipe combines the earthy richness of black beans with the tropical sweetness of fresh pineapple, accented by crisp red bell peppers, tangy red onion, and a hint of heat from finely chopped jalapeño. A squeeze of lime juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro tie it all together, creating a tantalizing balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Perfect for dipping with tortilla chips or as a flavorful topping for tacos, grilled fish, or chicken, this salsa is ready in just 15 minutes and makes an ideal appetizer or side dish. It's a wholesome, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly crowd-pleaser that brings a festive twist to any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup pineapple (diced)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium red onion (finely diced)
• 1 medium jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 large lime (zested and juiced)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.

Step 2

Zest and juice the lime, then add both the zest and juice to the bowl.

Step 3

Drizzle the olive oil over the ingredients and sprinkle with the salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Gently stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or black pepper to your preference.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled fish, or chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	678.3 grams (678.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	517

Total Fat 15.90g	20%
Saturated Fat 2.20g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1668mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 82.20g	30%
Dietary Fiber 22.00g	79%
Total Sugars 30.80g
Protein 18.10g	36%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 137mg	11%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1231mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.3%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 60.4%