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Cowboy Caviar

A vibrant mix of colorful veggies and zesty lime juice, perfect as a dip or topping for your favorite dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 1 avocado, diced Add right before serving to prevent browning.
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: jalapeño, diced, for heat

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
  2. Squeeze the juice of 2 limes over the mixture.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Toss gently to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
  5. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or use it as a topping for tacos.

Notes

For the best flavor, chill for 30 minutes before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Feel free to swap ingredients based on your preference!