Description
You need this vibrant, flavor-packed Cowboy Caviar recipe! It is loaded with black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing. Serve this crowd-pleaser with tortilla chips as a dip or side dish. It tastes even better the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Chop the red onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, Roma tomatoes, and cilantro. Place all chopped ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the beans and corn: Add the rinsed and drained black beans and drained corn to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Make the zesty vinaigrette dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill or serve: For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This Texas Caviar Recipe tastes great made ahead.
- Serve your protein packed snack with tortilla chips or use it as a topping for tacos.
Notes
- You can make this make ahead appetizer up to 24 hours in advance; the flavors deepen overnight.
- If you want a spicier kick, add one finely minced jalapeño to the vegetable mix.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free dip, making it suitable for many guests.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0