Pepper Jack Cubes Salsa (Printable Version)

Spicy cheese cubes served alongside a fresh and vibrant black bean salsa with zesty flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 7 oz Pepper Jack cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes

→ Salsa

02 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 1 medium ripe tomato, diced
04 - ½ small red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
06 - ½ red bell pepper, diced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - Juice of 1 lime
09 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - ½ tsp ground cumin
11 - ½ tsp sea salt
12 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish & Serving

13 - Tortilla chips or crackers, for serving (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange the Pepper Jack cheese cubes on a serving platter. Cover and chill while preparing the salsa.
02 - Combine black beans, diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
03 - Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat.
04 - Spoon the black bean salsa alongside or over the cheese cubes. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or crackers, if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and serve
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free
02 -
  • Use certified gluten-free crackers if needed.
  • Adding diced avocado before serving enhances the flavor.
03 -
  • Chill the cheese cubes before serving to maintain firmness.
  • Toss the salsa gently to keep the beans intact.
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