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Recipe by:

Dana Ramsey

Delicious Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and fresh salad that combines black beans, corn, and colorful veggies, making it a perfect appetizer for any festive gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Base Ingredients
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1-2 jalapeño peppers, finely diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Group: Finishing Touches
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss together.
  4. Fold in the diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
  5. Let the Cowboy Caviar chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

This dish is best served cold and can be made up to a day in advance for enhanced flavors.