Description
If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing, colorful, and flavor-packed dish that’s as versatile as it is easy to make, Cowboy Caviar is the answer. This zesty bean salad is loaded with fresh veggies, beans, and bold flavor — perfect as a dip, side dish, or even a light lunch!
Ingredients
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), drained slightly
1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
1 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 3–4 limes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
3 avocados (optional)
1/2 cup avocado oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients. Rinse and drain the beans, chop all vegetables, and juice the limes.
- Mix. In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, bell pepper, jalapeño, onion, Rotel, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Season. Add lime juice, avocado oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve. Stir again before serving. Mix in avocado if using. Enjoy with chips or however you like!
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
