Vegetable Salsa With Black Beans & Avocado Recipe

Once all your vegetables are prepped—that's the black beans, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, avocado, tomato, carrots, garlic, and corn—toss them into a large bowl. Add the lime zest and cilantro, then season with salt and pepper.

Stir everything gently to combine. For the best flavor, let the salsa sit for at least 30 minutes before serving; this gives all those fresh ingredients time to meld.

Serve this fresh salsa with tortilla chips for scooping. It also works well as a side dish, a light salad, or a bright condiment for grilled chicken, fish, or pork. You can even use it as a filling for tortillas.