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Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant, fresh dip made with a mix of black beans, corn, tomatoes, and peppers, perfect for parties or as a healthy snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can sweet corn rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture.
  4. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice as desired.
  6. Let the mixture sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 350mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added spice, consider including diced jalapeños. This dish can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

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