Texas Cowboy Caviar Dip
Texas Cowboy Caviar Dip is a vibrant and flavorful party favorite that brings together fresh black beans, sweet corn, zesty lime, and colorful veggies for a delightful taste experience. Perfect for dipping with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, this easy-to-make dip is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrition. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking for a healthy snack, this dip will be the star of the show.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Rinse the black beans under cold water until clean and drain the corn if using canned.
- Chop the red bell pepper and slice the green onions into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added spice, consider mixing in diced jalapeños. - Experiment with different beans like pinto or kidney beans for variety. - Enhance creaminess by adding diced avocado right before serving.