Pepper Jack Cubes Black Salsa (Printable)

Spicy cheese cubes combined with a fresh black bean salsa offer a vibrant, flavorful starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

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

→ Salsa

02 - 1 can (15 ounces) 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 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - Juice of 1 lime
09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
11 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish & Serving

13 - Tortilla chips or crackers, optional

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zesty flavor combination with spicy Pepper Jack cheese and fresh salsa
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add diced avocado to the salsa just before serving
  • Substitute Monterey Jack or cheddar if Pepper Jack is unavailable
03 -
  • Chill the cheese cubes ahead of time to help them hold their shape
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the salsa dressing
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