Farmers Market Salsa

Name: Farmers Market Salsa
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh corn, cooked (or frozen); 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup onions, diced (yellow or red); 1/2 cup green pepper, diced; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/2 cup picante sauce

Source: Kids a Cookin’ Kansas Family Nutrition Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Lime, garlic, and fresh vegetables give this black bean and corn salsa a kick of flavor.

Makes

8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh corn, cooked (or frozen)
1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup onions, diced (yellow or red)
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 cup picante sauce

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Chill until serving time.
Drain before serving.
Serve with low-fat baked tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

Notes

This salsa uses fresh vegetables that are available year-round and add flavor and beautiful color. Kids and grown-ups alike can't resist how good it tastes. If you have a hand-held chopper, this is an easy task for kids in helping with the recipe. Safety Tip: If cutting the corn off the cob, adult supervision is a good idea. Learn more about: Corn Tomatoes Onions Bell Peppers Limes Garlic

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