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Fresh Cowboy Caviar Recipe with Easy Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing

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A fresh, zesty cowboy caviar salad featuring black beans, fresh veggies, and a creamy avocado lime dressing. Perfect for quick, flavorful meals or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh corn kernels (frozen and thawed works too)
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) diced cucumber (optional, adds crunch)
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • Juice of 2 limes (about 3 tablespoons / 45 ml)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water (to thin the dressing)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly. Chop the cherry tomatoes into quarters, dice the red bell pepper, slice the scallions, seed and finely chop the jalapeño, chop the cilantro, and dice the cucumber if using. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, water, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. If the dressing is too thick, add a little more water, one teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn kernels, tomatoes, bell pepper, scallions, jalapeño, cilantro, and cucumber. Pour the creamy avocado lime dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to avoid mashing the beans or avocado too much.
  4. Let the cowboy caviar chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

Use ripe avocado that yields gently when pressed for best dressing texture. Fresh corn is preferred over canned for better flavor and texture. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat. Chilling the salad for 20 minutes enhances flavor melding. Dressing can be thinned with water if too thick. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; stir dressing before serving if thickened.

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Keywords: cowboy caviar, avocado lime dressing, black beans, fresh salad, healthy snack, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free

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