Cowboy Caviar - Black beans, corn, avocado
Cowboy Caviar, also known as Texas Caviar, is a colorful and flavor-packed dish that consists of black beans, corn, diced avocado, tomatoes, and bell peppers. This zesty recipe includes a dressing made with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and various spices, which bring a bright and tangy taste to the vegetables and legumes. It's often enjoyed as a dip with tortilla chips but can also be served as a side salad or a appetizer. It's a perfect dish for picnics, potlucks, or as a healthy snack. Description by ChatGPT.
Join me as we create a vibrant and flavorful Cowboy Caviar Fiesta Salsa, inspired by Natasha of Natashaskitchen. This dish is not only fresh and healthy but packed with ingredients that deliver a sweet, tangy, and creamy savor. Let's dive into this party-size batch that's sure to be the highlight of your next gathering!
Ingredients:
- 6 Roma tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 jalapeños
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 1/2 cups sweet corn (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 15 oz (1 can) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3-4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- Salt to taste
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (as it's a raw salsa)
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8-10
Equipment:
- Large mixing bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Citrus juicer (optional)
- Garlic press (optional)
- Can opener
- Colander
Instructions:
1. Begin by finely dicing the Roma tomatoes and transfer them into a large mixing bowl.
2. Remove the stem and seeds from the red bell pepper, slice into thin strips, and then dice. Repeat the same process for the onion and add both to the mixing bowl.
3. Wearing gloves to avoid any chili burn, slice off the stems of the jalapeños, scrape out the seeds, finely dice, and add to the mixing bowl.
4. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and score the flesh into a dice. Use a spoon to scoop out the pieces and gently mix into the salsa.
5. Add the sweet corn and black beans to the mixing bowl.
6. Roughly chop the cilantro and include it in the bowl.
7. Squeeze the lime juice over the salsa mixture, making sure to extract as much juice as possible.
8. Pour in the Italian dressing, which will act as the secret ingredient binding and enhancing all the flavors.
9. Add pressed or minced garlic and a sprinkle of salt to taste.
10. Stir everything together until well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
11. Serve the Cowboy Caviar Fiesta Salsa with your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy the fiesta of flavors!
Cooking Tips:
- Choose tomatoes and avocados that are ripe, yet firm to maintain their shape and texture in the salsa.
- For extra spice, include the seeds of one or both jalapeños.
- Allow the salsa to chill for an hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Recipe attributed to Natasha's Kitchen. Find many more heartwarming recipes on her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@Natashaskitchen.
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