Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant, zesty mix of beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and fresh herbs tossed in a tangy lime-garlic dressing. Whether served as a dip with tortilla chips or a side salad, it’s fresh, filling, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 bell pepper any color, seeded and diced
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 jalapeños seeded and finely diced
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted, diced
- 15 oz can corn drained
- 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 bunch cilantro about 1/2 cup, chopped
- 3 –4 Tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup light Italian dressing
- 4 garlic cloves pressed
- 1 tsp sea salt or to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all chopped vegetables, beans, corn, and cilantro.
- Stir in lime juice, Italian dressing, garlic, and salt.
- Gently mix and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30–60 minutes for best flavor.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/cowboy-caviar/
Notes
- For extra tang, add a splash of red wine vinegar or more lime juice.
- Easily make it your own—swap in kidney beans, green onions, or chopped mango.
- Best eaten the same day due to the avocado, but it can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- To prevent avocado from browning, add it just before serving.