Description
Cowboy caviar is a vibrant and refreshing bean salad that bursts with flavor and color, making it the perfect addition to any gathering. This easy-to-make dish combines black beans, corn, and fresh veggies, all dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. Whether served as a dip with tortilla chips or as a side dish for grilled meats, its bold taste and healthy ingredients will impress your guests. Whip it up for barbecues, potlucks, or simply as a wholesome snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 jalapeño pepper (optional), finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: rinse and drain black beans and corn; chop cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, and cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, cilantro, and jalapeño if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Drizzle dressing over the vegetable mixture; stir gently until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg