Description
Cowboy caviar is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dip that combines black beans, corn, tomatoes, and colorful veggies for a refreshing taste explosion. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make dish will have everyone reaching for more with its lively flavors and beautiful presentation. Serve it with crispy tortilla chips or as a zesty side salad at your next barbecue!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro into small pieces. Rinse black beans and corn thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro. Stir gently to mix.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and drizzle with olive oil; toss to combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste; adjust as necessary.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Pair with tortilla chips or serve as a refreshing side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg