Description
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and fresh vegetables in a zesty lime dressing. This colorful medley is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor, making it an ideal appetizer or healthy snack for gatherings. Serve it as a dip with crispy tortilla chips or enjoy it as a standalone salad. With its satisfying crunch and bold taste, Cowboy Caviar is sure to be a hit at any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and wash the fresh produce.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans and sweet corn.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving with tortilla chips or as a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg