Description
A vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish with a bold mix of beans, veggies, and a zesty vinaigrette, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can Pinto Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup Bell Peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup Red Onion, diced
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Beans: In a large mixing bowl, add the rinsed and drained black beans and pinto beans. Stir to combine.
- Add the Corn: Toss in the corn, ensuring it’s well mixed with the beans.
- Chop the Veggies: Dice the bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes into equal-sized pieces.
- Fresh Ingredients Come Together: Add the finely chopped cilantro and diced avocado into the mixing bowl.
- Dress It Up: In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then pour over the Cowboy Caviar mixture.
- Give it a Good Stir: Gently fold everything together without mashing the avocado.
- Taste Test: Adjust seasoning as necessary according to your taste.
- Chill: Allow the Cowboy Caviar to sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Cowboy Caviar tastes better the next day, so feel free to make it ahead of time. Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cowboy Caviar, Dip, Appetizer, Beans, Fresh Produce