Italian Cowboy Caviar
Italian Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and flavorful bean salad that fuses Italian and Southwestern flavors, creating a refreshing dip perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in. Bursting with fresh ingredients like black beans, corn, and avocado, this dish is not only visually stunning but also healthy and easy to prepare. Serve it with tortilla chips for an irresistible snack that will have everyone asking for the recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian/Southwestern
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the black beans and corn under cold water. Drain well.
- Dice the red onion, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cilantro gently.
- Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the mixture; add salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, consider mixing in feta cheese. Feel free to substitute black beans with pinto beans for a different flavor profile.