This tangy cowboy caviar recipe is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, including black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and a zesty dressing. It's a crowd-pleasing dish that is great for parties, potlucks, or just as a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Interesting Facts
Cowboy caviar is a popular dish in the Southern United States, often served at barbecues and picnics.
This dish is also known as Texas caviar or black-eyed pea salsa.
Adding avocado to cowboy caviar gives it a creamy texture and adds a boost of healthy fats.