Italian Cowboy Caviar
Italian Cowboy Caviar is a colorful and zesty bean salad that offers a burst of flavors in every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings, this refreshing dip combines black beans, sweet corn, diced tomatoes, and fresh herbs, making it an ideal snack for game days or casual dinners. Serve it with tortilla chips or use it as a topping on tacos for added deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 49 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by rinsing the black beans and corn and chopping the red onion and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, mix together the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro until combined.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture. Add chili powder along with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping on tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra spice, consider adding diced jalapeños. Substitute black beans with kidney beans for a different flavor profile. This dish can be made up to a day in advance; it tastes even better after chilling overnight.