Cowboy Caviar

Ingredients

Core

• Black beans, drained and rinsed
• Diced tomatoes
• Corn
• Red onion, finely diced
• Bell pepper, diced
• Jalapeño, minced (optional)

Dressing

• Olive oil
• Red wine vinegar or lime juice
• Salt
• Black pepper

Finishing

• Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Combine

• In a large bowl, add beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño.

Dress

• Whisk olive oil, vinegar or lime juice, salt, and pepper.
• Pour over mixture and toss gently.

Rest

• Chill 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Overseer’s Notes

• Great with tortilla chips or as a taco filling.
• Keeps well in the fridge for 2–3 days.
• Add avocado just before serving for extra richness.

Pairings

• Grilled chicken
• Quesadillas
• Lime tortilla chips

Timeline (≈ 25 min total)

• Prep: 15 min
• Rest: 10 min