PrintViral Cowboy Caviar Recipe
A colorful and flavorful bean and corn salad with avocado, tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. Perfect for potlucks and parties, this easy dip is a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, pinto beans, corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño (if using), and tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean and corn mixture.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Just before serving, add the diced avocado and cilantro.
- Toss gently again.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a side dish.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the cowboy caviar sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- You can make this recipe ahead of time, but add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Adjust the jalapeño amount to your spice preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumber or corn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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