# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Steps:
01 - Arrange Pepper Jack cheese cubes on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the salsa.
02 - In a medium bowl, mix black beans, diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, and cilantro until evenly combined.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients thoroughly.
05 - Spoon the black bean salsa alongside or over the cheese cubes. Serve immediately with optional tortilla chips or crackers.
