Zesty Southwest Cowboy Caviar (No-Cook Party Dip)
If you’re looking for a bold, colorful, and flavor-packed appetizer, this easy Cowboy Caviar recipe is the perfect no-cook dip, side dish, or salad that's loaded with fresh vegetables, black beans, corn, avocado, and zesty lime dressing—ideal for potlucks, barbecues, and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes diced
- 15 oz can black beans drained
- 15 oz can pinto beans drained
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels about 4 cobs shucked
- ½ large red onion diced
- 1 small red bell pepper diced
- 1 small green bell pepper diced
- 2 avocados diced
- 2 jalapenos diced
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped (about 1 cup packed)
Dressing
- 3 limes juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, sugar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.3 limes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper
- Add the tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans, corn, red onion, bell peppers, avocado, jalapeños, and cilantro to a large mixing bowl.4 medium tomatoes, 15 oz can black beans, 15 oz can pinto beans, 3 cups fresh corn kernels, ½ large red onion, 1 small red bell pepper, 1 small green bell pepper, 2 avocados, 2 jalapenos, 1 bunch cilantro
- Pour the dressing over the cowboy caviar and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Give it a good stir before serving and enjoy with tortilla chips or however you like!
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 248mgPotassium: 646mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 953IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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