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Black Bean, Pomegranate and Avocado Salsa

A fresh, vibrant salsa combining black beans, pomegranate arils, avocado, jalapeño, red onion and cilantro; served with tortilla chips.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 115 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 cupspomegranate arils
  • 1 small jalapeñominced seeds removed
  • 1/4 cupred onionchopped
  • 1/4 cupcilantrochopped
  • 1 large avocadodiced
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh lime juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
  • Tortilla chipsfor serving

Instructions

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain the 115 oz can black beans in a colander under cold running water; let drain well.
  • Remove the seeds from the 1 small jalapeño and finely mince it.
  • Chop 1/4 cup red onion and 1/4 cup cilantro.
  • Dice 1 large avocado.
  • Measure 2 cups pomegranate arils and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the drained black beans, pomegranate arils, minced jalapeño, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and diced avocado.
  • Pour in the 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Gently fold the ingredients together until evenly mixed, taking care not to mash the avocado.
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chips. This salsa is best the day it is made.

Equipment

  • Colander
  • Medium Bowl

Notes

This salsa is best the day it is made.