Can I use frozen corn instead of canned?

Absolutely! Just thaw and drain it well—I actually prefer frozen corn’s crisp texture. For extra flavor, try charring it in a dry skillet first.

How do I kick up the heat?

My go-to moves: add a diced jalapeño (seeds in if you’re brave!), a pinch of cayenne, or a few shakes of your favorite hot sauce to the dressing.

What chips work best?

Those sturdy restaurant-style tortilla chips won’t break under the weight of this chunky bean and corn salsa dip. Scoop-shaped ones are perfect for maximum loading!

You bet—just hold the avocado until serving. The flavors actually get better after a few hours in the fridge!

Irresistible Cowboy Caviar Recipe Ready in 15 Minutes

Name: Cowboy Caviar
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 1 avocado, diced; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cowboy Caviar

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A chunky Tex-Mex dip made with black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, perfect for parties or snacking.

Author: PureCookingJoy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.

Notes

For extra spice, add diced jalapeño.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Dice avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 150
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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