Although we usually think of fresh salsa as a summer dish, this superfoodified, veggie-licious side item is perfect for fall, too! With tailgates and dinner parties sprinkling your fall calendars, consider this easy table-topper for your next soiree or potluck.

What You’ll Need
Makes 3 cups

– 1 orange, red or yellow pepper
– 1/2 of a small white or yellow onion
– 3-4 Roma tomatoes
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (1/2 of the typical bunch you find “pre-bunched” at the grocery store)
– 1 can of black beans
– 1 bag of frozen fresh corn
– 1/2 jalapeño pepper
– The juice of one lime
– Sea salt to taste

 

What You’ll Do

– Dice the pepper, onion & Roma tomatoes and put aside in a bowl

– Chop the jalapeño into tiny pieces and add to the bowl

– Squeeze the juice of the lime over peppers, onion and tomatoes

– Pour the frozen corn into a mesh strainer, and run water over the corn until no longer frozen (but still cold)

– Add the corn to the bowl

– Chop cilantro and add to the bowl

– Pour the black beans into the strainer and rinse, then pour into the bowl

– Mix all the ingredients

– Sprinkle sea salt to taste

– Enjoy as a salad topper or side dish!