Description
Cowboy caviar is like a fiesta in a bowl! It's this awesome mix of beans, corn, veggies, and zesty dressing that's bursting with flavor and color. Think black beans, kidney beans, corn, bell peppers, jalapeños, tomatoes, and onions all mingling together in a tangy lime and olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
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- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
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- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
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- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
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- 1/2 red onion, diced
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- 2 tomatoes, diced
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- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
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- Juice of 2 limes
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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- Salt and pepper to taste
Feel free to adjust the amounts according to your taste preferences, and enjoy your healthy Cowboy Caviar Snack!
Instructions
Here's a step-by-step guide to making Cowboy Caviar Snack:
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- Prepare the Ingredients:
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- Drain and rinse the black beans and kidney beans.
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- Thaw the frozen corn if using.
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- Dice the bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, red onion, and tomatoes.
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- Chop the fresh cilantro and mince the garlic.
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- Juice the limes.
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- Prepare the Ingredients:
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- Combine the Ingredients:
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- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, kidney beans, thawed corn, diced bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, red onion, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and minced garlic.
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- Combine the Ingredients:
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- Mix the Dressing:
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- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil until well combined.
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- Mix the Dressing:
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- Dress the Salad:
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- Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
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- Dress the Salad:
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- Season:
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- Season the Cowboy Caviar with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing and seasoning.
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- Season:
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- Chill:
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- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the Cowboy Caviar to an airtight container.
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- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
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- Chill:
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- Serve:
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- Once chilled, give the Cowboy Caviar a final stir.
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- Serve as a dip with tortilla chips, as a topping for grilled meats or fish, or as a side salad for tacos or grilled sandwiches.
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- Serve:
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- Enjoy:
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- Enjoy the fresh and flavorful Cowboy Caviar Snack with friends and family!
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- Enjoy:
With these simple steps, you'll have a delicious and healthy Cowboy Caviar Snack ready to enjoy in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A