COWBOY CAVIAR DIP (EASY TEX-MEX BLACK BEAN DIP)
This Cowboy Caviar Dip is a fresh, colorful, and zesty Tex-Mex appetizer made with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a tangy lime dressing. Perfect as a dip, side, or party salad.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Whisk
Ingredients
Vegetables & Beans:
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion finely diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Make Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Combine Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mix black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
Mix Together:
- Pour dressing over the mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
Chill & Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Serve with tortilla chips or as a side salad.
Notes
- Letting it chill enhances the flavor.
- Adjust spice level by adding more jalapeño.
- Great as dip, salad, or taco topping.