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cowboy caviar in a blue and white bowl with tortilla chips on a blue plate
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Cowboy Caviar

Prep Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Calories: 71kcal
Author: Wendi Spraker
Cost: 30.00

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 knife
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can Southwest corn kernels, drained (or 1 ½ cups fresh corn, blanched)
  • 1 4 oz can Green Chilies
  • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 orange or yellow bell pepper finely diced
  • ½ cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1-2 jalapeños seeds removed and finely diced (adjust based on heat preference)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped (leaves and tender stems)
  • 2 ripe avocados diced (add just before serving)

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice about 2-3 limes
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Chop all vegetables (Bell Pepper, Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Jalapẽno, Cilantro, and avocado). Make sure that these are chopped small enough to scoop with a chip and are all similar in size.
  • Add all chopped veggies to a large bowl
  • Drain and rinse black beans, add them to the large bowl with chopped vegetables
  • Drain canned corn, add to large bowl with chopped vegetables and black beans
  • Add can of green chilies to the large bowl with chopped vegetables.
  • In a separate bowl, add minced garlic, olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, cumin, chili powder, and salt & pepper. Whisk together
  • Add dressing to the large bowl with beans and vegetables; mix gently. You want to mix everything well, but be careful not to bruise the avocado.
  • Store in the fridge for at least two hours but up to 24 hours for the best flavor.

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Notes

  • Chop vegetables small.  This helps get a little bit of everything when you scoop it up and maximizes flavor. 
  • Check seasonings again after it has been in the refrigerator to make sure everything tastes good. 
  • Make ahead, at least 24 hours so that the flavors have time to meld. 

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg