Tangy Cowboy Caviar Recipe

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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

  1. In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  5. 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.