Texas Trash Salsa

Bursting with bold, Southwestern flavors, Texas Trash Salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dip for any gathering. This vibrant, no-cook recipe combines hearty black beans, pinto beans, and sweet corn with zesty diced tomatoes and green chiles for a texture-packed base. Fresh red onion, green bell pepper, and cilantro add a crisp, herbaceous crunch, while jalapeños deliver just the right amount of heat. Seasoned with lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder, this easy 15-minute salsa is a flavor-packed side dish or appetizer that shines as a dip for tortilla chips, a taco topping, or even a delicious salad enhancer. Perfect for game days, BBQs, or casual snacking, this make-ahead salsa only gets better after chilling, as the flavors meld into a harmonious, spicy-sweet symphony.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can (drained and rinsed) Black beans
• 1 15-ounce can (drained and rinsed) Pinto beans
• 1 15-ounce can (drained) Sweet corn
• 2 10-ounce cans Diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 medium (finely diced) Red onion
• 1 medium (finely diced) Green bell pepper
• 1 small bunch (chopped) Cilantro
• 2 (finely minced, seeds and ribs removed for less heat) Jalapeño peppers
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, pinto beans, and sweet corn. Stir to mix evenly.

Step 2

Add the diced tomatoes with green chiles (do not drain) to the bowl. Mix well.

Step 3

Add the finely diced red onion, green bell pepper, and chopped cilantro to the bowl. Stir to distribute the fresh vegetables evenly.

Step 4

Carefully fold in the minced jalapeño peppers, adjusting the amount based on your heat preference.

Step 5

Add the lime juice, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until the seasonings are well incorporated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and lime juice as desired.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salsa to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled with tortilla chips, on tacos, as a salad topping, or as a side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2309.5 grams (2309.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1730

Total Fat 36.60g	47%
Saturated Fat 4.60g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6899mg	300%
Total Carbohydrate 290.20g	106%
Dietary Fiber 75.90g	271%
Total Sugars 49.50g
Protein 75.40g	151%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 600mg	46%
Iron 20mg	112%
Potassium 4127mg	88%

*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: 18.4%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 64.8%