Pineapple and Black Bean Salsa

Sweet pineapple is tossed with spicy jalapeño peppers, black beans, red onion, cilantro and lime for a quick and refreshing salsa!

We had some friends over for a Mexican-inspired dinner party, and I wanted to do a mix of recipes I had made before and a few new ones. I needed a quick and easy appetizer, and this pineapple and black bean salsa sure fit the bill!

I made the salsa early in the day and put it in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld until dinnertime. It was absolutely delicious! It’s sweet and spicy and refreshing. It was a big hit with our dinner guests, too.

In fact, it was so tasty that I made another batch a few days later and served it over the leftover pork from our Pork Asada Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa Verde. Delicious!

Pineapple and Black Bean Salsa
Everyday Food March 2011

Makes 4 cups

1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups chopped pineapple
1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Coarse salt

In a medium bowl, combine black beans, pineapple, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt.

Big Flavors Rating: 5 Stars