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Pig Out Salsa (Chorizo, Black Bean and Corn Salsa)

By:Nagi
Published:30 Jun '17Updated:28 Dec '18
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Most people would just call this what it is – a Chorizo, Black Bean and Corn Salsa. I call it a Pig Out Salsa!

I call this a PIG OUT Salsa. Sensible people would call it an Chorizo, Black Bean and Corn Salsa. :) www.recipetineats.com

I don’t take credit for the recipe or name. It’s also 9 months overdue. 🙂 It’s a copycat of a Chorizo, Black Bean and Corn Salsa I had at a Mexican restaurant in Coffs Harbour (northern NSW in Australia) that I visited on a girls weekend away. In fact, it was the only time we left the beautiful beachfront holiday rental we stayed at, other than a 20 minute walk down the beach.

Fly and flop holidays. Gotta love ’em!

So quite simply, we ordered a Chorizo Salsa as a starter. We loved it. My friends said I should make it. So I did. Then it took me 9 months to share it here. 😁

I call this a PIG OUT Salsa. Sensible people would call it an Chorizo, Black Bean and Corn Salsa. :) www.recipetineats.com

This is a terrific salsa for scooping up with corn chips, or spooning over a simple grilled piece of protein. I usually serve salsa with fish and chicken because the flavour is more mild than red meats. Especially a salsa like this which is loaded with chorizo.

Ahhh chorizo, chorizo. How I love thee! It’s the other bacon. I may even dare to say it’s better than bacon. 😉

I call this a PIG OUT Salsa. Sensible people would call it an Chorizo, Black Bean and Corn Salsa. :) www.recipetineats.com

All those deep red juices (OK, let’s just call it what it is – FAT) that the chorizo leeches when pan fried forms part of the dressing for this Pig Out Salsa. Though there is a simple extra dressing I make as well, to freshen up the overall flavours. Not much – you don’t need much because the Chorizo packs a serious flavour punch. It’s mainly the vinegar I want, to freshen it up.

Avocado would go terrific with this, as would cucumbers. I made this with black beans because it is in the spirit of a Mexican Salsa, but any beans would be great. Though if you are planning to use it as a salsa for scooping, stick with small beans otherwise it becomes a bit of a balancing act to keep on your chips! – Nagi x

PS I didn’t use Mexican Chorizo because we don’t get them here in Australia. But both Spanish and Mexican Chorizo do pack a similar flavour punch, I’m pretty sure most people outside of Mexico wouldn’t know the difference in flavour. I wouldn’t – at least, not served like this. So any Chorizo will be great in this, as long as it is raw chorizo, not cured chorizo which is like salami i.e. can be eaten without cooking.

I call this a PIG OUT Salsa. Sensible people would call it an Chorizo, Black Bean and Corn Salsa. :) www.recipetineats.com

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I call this a PIG OUT Salsa. Sensible people would call it an Chorizo, Black Bean and Corn Salsa. :) recipetineats.com

Pig Out Salsa (Chorizo, Black Bean and Corn Salsa)

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Terrific for scooping up with chips and flat bread, or serving over a simple piece of grilled chicken or fish. Try it once, and you'll understand why I call this a PIG OUT SALSA! The dressing is kept simple because the pan juices from the cooked chorizo are tossed throughout the salsa which is loaded with flavour!

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 250 - 300 g / 8 - 10 oz chorizo , raw (not cured) (Note 1)
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1 cup corn kernels , canned drain or raw cooked
  • 1 cup black beans (from can, drained)
  • 250 g / 8 oz cherry tomatoes , quartered (Note 2)
  • 1/2 red onion , finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander/cilantro leaves

Dressing:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Chop chorizo into small pieces.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and chorizo and cook for 4 - 5 minutes until golden all over. Set aside to cool, but not col (oil will harden).
  • Shake Dressing in a jar until well combined.
  • Place beans, tomato, corn, onion and coriander in a bowl. Pour over Chorizo, including all the oil in the skillet, and the Dressing. Toss and serve!

Recipe Notes:

1. Chorizo is sold raw, like sausages that need to be cooked, or cured like salami and can be eaten without cooking. This needs to be made with RAW chorizo so you can cook it until golden and use the pan juices as part of the dressing.
2. I like to make this with cherry tomatoes because I find they can be "diced" smaller than normal tomato, making it easier to scoop up with chips. But you can definitely use normal tomatoes!
3. Serve this Salsa over a simple piece of grilled protein (fish and chicken are my favourite), or with chips, flatbread pieces etc. Try it on toast with eggs, toss it through a leafy green salad, mix it through frittata. The possibilities!!!
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Pig Out Salsa recipe video! (aka. Chorizo, Black Bean and Corn Salsa)


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61 Comments

  1. Patricia says

    July 25, 2017 at 8:55 am

    5 stars
    Finally made this. Fantastic! Great taste! I added chunked avocados and wanted a bit more heat so I added a deseeded jalapeño. Hard to stop eating this so it is aptly named, lol!

    Reply
    • Debbie says

      August 16, 2019 at 8:18 am

      Can you eat it cold

      Reply
      • Nagi says

        August 16, 2019 at 10:20 pm

        Sure can Debbie!

        Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 25, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      It’s INSANELY addictive, isn’t it?? My friend named it well!!! 😂

      Reply
  2. Jodi says

    July 15, 2017 at 5:10 am

    This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 15, 2017 at 10:52 am

      It was SO SO GOOD! I hope you do try it! N xx

      Reply
  3. Samantha says

    July 2, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my god! I just dribbled on the cat looking at that.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 3, 2017 at 7:24 am

      I literally burst out into laughter!!!!😂

      Reply
  4. James | Thyme to Mango says

    July 1, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    “the other bacon” how right you are! Having both bacon and chorizo for breakfast is like my happiest of happy of places (it’s sits up there along with cheese and wine!). I’m testing a few Mexican themed recipes in the coming weeks and in need of a decent side – and now I’ve found it! Thanks Nagi, you always come to the recipe-rescue!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 2, 2017 at 11:16 am

      I had to laugh – that’s exactly what I think!!!

      Reply
  5. Melissa Griffiths says

    July 1, 2017 at 11:28 am

    Man, I would definitely pig out on this salsa! Yum!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 2, 2017 at 11:14 am

      I DID!!

      Reply
  6. Vera G says

    July 1, 2017 at 9:03 am

    Thank you Nagi for good ideas. Bought black beans not long ago but wasn’t sure if would be good for salad. Now I know , Goodone 99!!!!! Dozer is so peaceful. This morning only01%C, heater can’t stop working. Was very lucky yesterday supermarket had large roast chickens for3.90£, got02, and have taken skin and bones out and made big pot of soup that’s for cold W/ end. Hope you have good one.V G.

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    • Nagi says

      July 2, 2017 at 11:06 am

      Woah that’s a bargain!! I love black beans, they’re one of my favourite. Love that they are now available at supermarkets, I used to have to hunt them down! N xx

      Reply
  7. Margie Nicely says

    July 1, 2017 at 6:47 am

    5 stars
    I have 2 lbs of Chorizo ( ground ) and I will try it this weekend. It looks marvelous, it sounds marvelous, and I bet it is delicious.
    I love all of your recipes! Keep up the good work.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 2, 2017 at 11:04 am

      Hope you try it Margie!!! It was so addictive. Chorizo. Kinda hard to go wrong!

      Reply
  8. ruthie says

    July 1, 2017 at 5:04 am

    5 stars
    Come to think of it (Yes, it’s me again), add a bit of enchilada sauce and top with cornmeal/polenta/grits and some grated cheese, bake, and you would have a decent tamale pie! I usually take hours cooking my base for mine, and this would be so much faster and easier. (Just been rereading your fast meals ebook, so my brain’s in that mode.

    Thanks twice!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 2, 2017 at 11:04 am

      OMG YES YES YES!!!! OK now I have an idea in my head for a pie….. remind me when it gets cooler over there! I do a “homemade chorizo” starting with pork mince and adding all the flavours, which is the same as using the pre bought ground Chorizo 🙂

      Reply
  9. ruthie says

    July 1, 2017 at 5:01 am

    5 stars
    This is sort of a cross between my bean salad and a salsa. I use 5-6 different kinds of beans and add a can of corn just to lighten it up a bit. I’m in California, and here we have the Mexican-style chorizo, which is not dried and is almost spreadable when uncooked. I don’t see why that wouldn’t work just as well, although the texture of the salsa would be different. Looks very tasty.

    Great idea! Great steal! 😉

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 2, 2017 at 11:03 am

      I love that! 5 – 6 kinds of beans?? Rocking!!! 😉 N xx

      Reply
  10. Georgie | The Home Cook's Kitchen says

    July 1, 2017 at 1:39 am

    ha ha ha that name!!! i love it 🙂 I miss being around Australians all the time! this looks so delicious, cant wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 2, 2017 at 11:02 am

      It’s the perfect name! 😉 Yeah you need to come home….😂

      Reply
  11. Dorothy Dunton says

    July 1, 2017 at 12:51 am

    Hi Nagi. I remember you talking about this after your holiday with the girls. Thank you for finally posting it! Anything with the words pig out in it certainly gets my attention and I love all the components of this.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 2, 2017 at 10:58 am

      Ba ha ha!!! Right?? Though when I showed my friend you came up with the name, she didn’t even remember! N xx

      Reply
      • Dorothy Dunton says

        July 2, 2017 at 1:11 pm

        Hi Nagi. You always make me smile. I had a really bad day and seeing your comment made me laugh! I make chorizo from ground pork, Kevin’s recipe and it is killer!

        Reply
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