Pepper Jack Cheese Salsa (Printable version)

Spicy Pepper Jack cheese cubes paired with fresh black bean salsa and zesty seasonings.

# What you need:

→ Cheese

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

→ Salsa

02 - 15 oz canned 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, optional for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange 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 lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, then gently toss with the bean mixture.
04 - Spoon the black bean salsa alongside or over the cheese cubes and serve immediately with tortilla chips or crackers if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add diced avocado to the salsa just before serving
  • Substitute Monterey Jack or cheddar if Pepper Jack is unavailable
03 -
  • Use fresh lime juice for best flavor
  • Keep cheese cubes chilled until serving to maintain texture
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