Description
Texas Cowboy Caviar Dip is an explosion of flavor and color that brings a festive touch to any gathering. This delightful dish combines black beans, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a tangy lime dressing. Whether served as an appetizer or paired with grilled meats, this dip is quick to make and perfect for parties or casual snacking. Enjoy it with tortilla chips or fresh veggies for a refreshing bite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the red onion, bell peppers, and cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed black beans and sweet corn.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, bell peppers, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until well mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping on grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra heat, add diced jalapeños. Substitute black beans with pinto beans if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.