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    Cowboy Caviar

    Published: Jan 30, 2019 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Cowboy Caviar. A popular, crowd-pleasing appetizer made with black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, peppers, all tossed in a zesty dressing. www.modernhoney.com #cowboycaviar #appetizer #salsa #cornsalsa #blackbeansalsa #appetizers

    Cowboy Caviar

    A popular, crowd-pleasing appetizer made with black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, peppers, all tossed in a zesty dressing. 

    This has been a recipe I have been making for years! If I ever bring this to a potluck or party, I always have people asking me for the recipe. It is so simple to throw together and is made with such fresh ingredients. My cousin, Michelle Port, gave me this recipe 15 years ago and it's been one of my go-to recipes!

    Since it is the Super Bowl this Sunday, I am sharing some of my favorite appetizers for the big game.  This is perfect to serve with a big bowl of tortilla chips.

    Cowboy Caviar. A popular, crowd-pleasing appetizer made with black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, peppers, all tossed in a zesty dressing. www.modernhoney.com #cowboycaviar #appetizer #salsa #cornsalsa #blackbeansalsa #appetizers

    What ingredients are in Cowboy Caviar?

    Cowboy caviar is made with corn, black beans, fresh roma tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, peppers, spices, fresh lime juice, and tossed with an Italian dressing. I love to make a semi-homemade Italian dressing using the Good Season Italian Dressing packets and mixing it with extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar.

    Cowboy Caviar. A popular, crowd-pleasing appetizer made with black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, peppers, all tossed in a zesty dressing. www.modernhoney.com #cowboycaviar #appetizer #salsa #cornsalsa #blackbeansalsa #appetizers

    This recipe just gets better with time! If you want to make it ahead of time, I would suggest mixing all of the ingredients together except the avocado. This way it stays bright and green and doesn't get smooshed by the other ingredients.

    Also to keep the avocado from turning brown, I generously sprinkle fresh lime juice all over the avocado.  This helps to slow down the oxidation process which turns avocados brown.

    Cowboy Caviar. A popular, crowd-pleasing appetizer made with black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, peppers, all tossed in a zesty dressing. www.modernhoney.com #cowboycaviar #appetizer #salsa #cornsalsa #blackbeansalsa #appetizers

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    Cowboy Caviar. A popular, crowd-pleasing appetizer made with black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, peppers, all tossed in a zesty dressing. www.modernhoney.com #cowboycaviar #appetizer #salsa #cornsalsa #blackbeansalsa #appetizers

    Cowboy Caviar

    Cowboy Caviar. A popular, crowd-pleasing appetizer made with black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, peppers, all tossed in a zesty dressing. 
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8
    Calories 164 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • (1) 11-ounce can White Shoepeg Corn, drained (or 1 ½ cups cooked frozen corn or corn-on-the-cob)
    • (1) 15-ounce can Black Beans (drained well)
    • (5) Roma Tomatoes (diced)
    • 1 Orange Pepper (finely diced)
    • ¼ medium Red Onion (finely diced)
    • ¾ cup Cilantro (diced)
    • 2 large Avocados (cut into bite-size pieces)
    • 1-2 Fresh Limes (juiced, I sprinkle on the avocado to keep from turning brown)
    • 1 cup Italian Dressing (or 1 pkg. Good Seasoning Italian Dressing packet mixed with EVOO and vinegar)
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin
    • 1 Jalapeno (optional) (de-seeded)

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, add corn, drained black beans, roma tomatoes, orange pepper, red onion, and cilantro. 
    • Cut avocado into bite-size pieces and sprinkle with fresh lime juice.  Add to the bowl. Toss with Italian dressing, garlic salt, and cumin.  Add finely diced jalapeno, if using.  
    • Season to taste. Serve with tortilla chips. 

    Notes

    *This recipe just gets better with time! If you want to make it ahead of time, I would suggest mixing all of the ingredients together except the avocado. This way it stays bright and green and doesn't get smooshed by the other ingredients.
    *Also to keep the avocado from turning brown, I generously sprinkle fresh lime juice all over the avocado.  This helps to slow down the oxidation process which turns avocados brown.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 589mgPotassium: 407mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 976IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Carolina

      March 17, 2022 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      I make this every time we have mexican food....it is the perfect condiment.....and this recipe is the best one I've found....we love it in our family. Thank you Modern Honey.

      Reply
    2. Carla

      September 10, 2019 at 3:13 am

      5 stars
      Cowboy Caviar----LOVE IT!!
      I have made it many many times. This has become a family favorite.
      It's great with chips.
      I have even used it when making an egg omelette. Fantastic.

      Thank you.

      Reply

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