Description
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and delicious dip that combines colorful black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, this dish bursts with fresh flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing the black beans and corn. Chop the cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro. Gently toss to mix.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and stir gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cover the bowl or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg