Description
Cowboy caviar is a vibrant and refreshing dish that bursts with flavor from black beans, sweet corn, and fresh vegetables. This colorful salad is perfect for summer picnics or cozy gatherings, serving as a delightful dip or a topping for grilled meats. Easy to customize, it makes meal prep a breeze while inviting everyone to the table for shared moments and laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- Juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain black beans and corn.
- Chop bell pepper, green onions, tomatoes, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, green onions, tomatoes, and avocado.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and add chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix gently to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (130g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg