Cowboy Caviar
A zesty black bean and corn salad with fresh lime juice and cilantro. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a vibrant side dish that comes together in under 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 95
- Protein
- 4g

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Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole lime (juiced) plus olive oil and salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Add black beans, corn, red bell pepper, and red onion to a large bowl.
- 2
Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
- 3
Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a side dish.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- spoon for stirring
- cutting board
- knife
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