Description
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and refreshing dish that bursts with flavor, making it the perfect addition to any summer gathering. This colorful bean salad combines black beans, sweet corn, diced peppers, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Not only is it quick to prepare — taking just 15 minutes — but it also serves as a versatile option for dipping, topping tacos, or even as a nutritious salad. Made with wholesome ingredients, this dip is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or looking for a healthy snack, Cowboy Caviar will surely impress your guests!
Ingredients
- 15 oz. black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15.25 oz. whole kernel sweet corn (drained)
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (minced)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- ¾ cup diced red onion
- 2 avocados (diced)
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, apple vinegar, salt, black pepper, honey, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and diced avocados.
- Pour the dressing over the mixed ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup or 120g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra freshness before serving, toss in an additional tablespoon of lime juice if refrigerating the dip overnight. Adjust the spice level by adding more jalapeño or crushed red pepper flakes to suit your taste.