Cowboy Caviar – A Beautiful Mess

Have you ever tried cowboy caviar? This fresh dip recipe is perfect with chips or as a topping for a taco salad. It reminds me of the flavor of fresh pico de gallo with the addition of beans, corn, green peppers, avocado and other vegetables. I made this recipe and my family ate it with tortilla chips for several days.

Related: Salsa, Avocado Salsa, Mango Salsa, 7 Layer Dip, Queso.

material

• tomato – You will need diced tomatoes. Choose Roma tomatoes or whatever is in season.
• avocado – Chopped fresh avocado.
• red onion – Chopped red onion.
• canned black beans – You will need a 15 oz can (rinsed and drained).
• black eyed peas – You will need a 15 oz can (rinsed and drained).
• frozen corn – Unzipped. You can also use raw corn.
• jalapeno pepper – 1 diced jalapeño (all seeds removed).
• green pepper – 1 diced bell pepper. We recommend orange or red as the color.
• coriander – Fresh chopped coriander.
• tortilla chips – For servers.

dressing ingredients

• olive oil – or avocado oil.
• lime juice – Fresh lime juice is a must.
• red wine vinegar
• salt
• garlic powder
• black pepper
• granulated sugar (option)

Instructions

Start by preparing and chopping all the ingredients. Thaw the corn. Wash and drain the beans.

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, avocado, red onion, black beans, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and cilantro. Gently mix the ingredients until evenly mixed.

Combine remaining dressing ingredients in a separate bowl and whisk together (or shake in an airtight jar) until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently again.

Serve immediately with fresh tortilla chips.

tips on how to make

• If you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days. I had it as a snack for a few days and it was still delicious even with the avocado mixed in (definitely the best You can enjoy it fresh! ).
• If you want to make it ahead for a party, we recommend not adding the freshly cut avocado until you’re ready to eat it.
• Try rearranging the ingredients a little. If you don’t like coriander, please omit it. If you like garlic, add more. I ended up adding a little more salt. This is a recipe that is easy to adapt!
• Serve this dip with potato chips and no utensils are needed.
• This is a great potluck dish and makes a good appetizer or side dish for taco night at home.
• Want extra protein? Add chopped chicken or shrimp to the mixture.
• Variations: You can also use chickpeas, kidney beans, pinto beans, or other fresh vegetables for this dip recipe.
• Spoon cowboy caviar onto your burritos or quesadillas for an extra layer of flavor.

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