Description
Cowboy caviar is a vibrant and refreshing bean salad that combines black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime dressing. Bursting with flavor and color, this dish is perfect for gatherings, serving as both an appetizer or a side. Quick to prepare and healthy, cowboy caviar is sure to impress your guests and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the black beans under cold water until no foam appears; drain well.
- Finely chop the cherry tomatoes and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil. Drizzle over the veggie mixture.
- Toss gently until everything is well coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 225mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute black beans with chickpeas for a different twist. To make it spicier, leave some jalapeño seeds in the mix.