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Looking for the best Cowboy Caviar recipe? This fresh and easy black bean salsa is loaded with avocado, corn, tomatoes, and the best dressing. Perfect for cookouts, parties, and summer gatherings!

Cowboy Caviar Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 bell pepper any color, seeded and diced
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and finely diced
  • 1 large avocado peeled, pitted and diced
  • 15 oz can corn drained (or from 1 cooked cob of corn)
  • 15 oz can black beans well rinsed and drained (or make your own)
  • ½ bunch of cilantro About 1/2 cup chopped
  • 3-4 Tbsp lime juice
  • ½ cup light Italian Dressing *
  • 4 large medium garlic clove pressed
  • 1 tsp sea salt or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Chop all fresh ingredients — Dice the tomatoes, avocados, bell pepper, and onion. Mince the jalapeños and garlic. Chop the cilantro. If using fresh corn, cut it off the cob.
  • Rinse and drain the black beans, black-eyed peas, and canned corn (if using). Shake off any excess liquid.
  • Combine everything in a large bowl — add all chopped vegetables, beans, and corn together.
  • Add the dressing — Pour in the Italian dressing and fresh lime juice. Season with salt and toss everything together until evenly coated.
  • Taste and adjust — Add more salt, lime juice, or dressing to your liking.
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chips or Scoops, or refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors develop even more.

Notes

 
  • Make it ahead — This dip tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a couple of hours. Perfect for prepping the morning of a party.
  • Avocado tip — Add avocado just before serving if making ahead to prevent browning.
  • Storage — Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
  • Heat level — Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder version, or leave them in for extra kick.
  • Swap it — Don't have black-eyed peas? All black beans work perfectly. Use what you have.
 

Nutrition Facts

 
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Added Sugars: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Vitamin D: 0mcg
  • Calcium: 45mg
  • Iron: 2.5mg
  • Potassium: 520mg
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C