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Fresh Cowboy Caviar Dip Recipe with Avocado and Jalapeño

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A vibrant and fresh cowboy caviar dip featuring creamy avocado and a mild kick from jalapeño, perfect for parties and casual snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150 g) corn kernels, fresh or thawed from frozen
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tbsp / 30 ml)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse black beans thoroughly. If using frozen corn, thaw about 1 cup (150 g). Halve cherry tomatoes. Dice avocado, finely chop jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat), and finely dice red onion. Chop fresh cilantro.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, gently combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Toss to mix colors and textures without mashing.
  3. Carefully fold in diced avocado to keep chunks intact. Add lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed. Chill dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors, or serve immediately.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with tortilla chips, crunchy veggie sticks, or as a topping for grilled chicken or tacos.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados to keep chunks intact. Remove jalapeño seeds to reduce heat. Fresh lime juice is preferred over bottled for best flavor. Chill for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors but can be served immediately. Avoid freezing due to avocado texture changes. For a smoky twist, use fire-roasted corn and add smoked paprika. Can be made spicier with serrano peppers or cayenne. Prep ingredients ahead but add avocado and lime juice last minute to keep fresh.

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Keywords: cowboy caviar, avocado dip, jalapeño dip, party dip, fresh dip, easy appetizer, vegan dip, gluten-free dip

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