Description
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and refreshing summer side dish that’s perfect for any gathering. This delightful mix of black beans, sweet corn, diced avocados, and colorful vegetables creates a crunchy, nutrient-packed dip that bursts with flavor. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or simply enjoying on a sunny day, Cowboy Caviar is not just visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare—coming together in just 15 minutes. Serve it as a dip with tortilla chips, atop grilled meats, or as a standalone salad for a versatile addition to your meal. Whip up this healthy treat and get ready to impress your family and friends with its bold flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz. black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15.25 oz. whole kernel sweet corn (drained)
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (minced)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- ¾ cup diced red onion
- 2 avocados (diced)
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, honey, and chili powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and diced avocados.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg