Description
A colorful and zesty dip bursting with fresh veggies, beans, and a delightful dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes, fresh or canned
- ½ cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 1 ripe Avocado, diced
- ¼ cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 Lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 Jalapeño, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Veggies: Start by washing your vegetables thoroughly and dice them into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse the Beans: Open the can of black beans, drain, and rinse well under cold water.
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño.
- Add in the Creamy Touch: Gently fold in the diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
- Whisk Up the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the Cowboy Caviar mixture and toss gently.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your Cowboy Caviar and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Let It Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Taste improves if allowed to sit for a while. Can be prepared a day in advance, but add avocado right before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cowboy caviar, dip, zesty, appetizer, party food, fresh vegetables, beans