Pepper Jack Cubes Black Bean (Printable)

Spicy Pepper Jack cheese cubes paired with fresh black bean salsa, bursting with zesty flavors.

# What You'll 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Crowd-pleasing appetizer
  • Quick and easy preparation
02 -
  • Substitute Monterey Jack or cheddar if Pepper Jack is unavailable
  • Gluten may be present in some crackers or chips; use certified gluten-free options if needed
03 -
  • Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for best salsa flavor
  • Chill the cheese cubes before serving for optimal texture
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