Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy caviar is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines black beans, sweet corn, and fresh vegetables, all drizzled with zesty lime juice. This colorful medley serves as a perfect dip or side dish for any gathering, bringing a festive touch to your table. Easy to prepare and customizable, cowboy caviar promises to be a crowd-pleaser whether at summer barbecues or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 (½ cup servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn, fresh or canned
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean cutting board.
- Dice the red bell pepper and halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped avocado, and cilantro. Toss gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil. Pour over the mixture and fold gently until everything is coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. For extra spice, add diced jalapeños if desired.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg