Description
You need this vibrant, flavor-packed Cowboy Caviar recipe. It is quick to prepare, loaded with fresh vegetables and beans, and features a zesty lime dressing. Serve this crowd-pleaser with tortilla chips as a dip or use it as a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Prepare all your vegetables: rinse and drain the black beans and corn. Halve the tomatoes, dice the bell pepper and red onion, and mince the jalapeño if you are using it. Chop the fresh cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed black beans, corn, tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, fresh lime juice, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and sugar until well combined.
- Pour the zesty vinaigrette dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture.
- Gently fold all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated.
- For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
- Serve your Cowboy Caviar cold or at room temperature with your favorite tortilla chips.
Notes
- This Texas Caviar recipe tastes even better the next day, making it an ideal make-ahead appetizer for parties or potlucks.
- If you want a heartier salad, add one diced avocado just before serving.
- You can easily turn this into a protein packed snack by serving it over grilled chicken or fish.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0