Description
This Creamy Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and flavorful no-cook dip that’s perfect for gatherings or a quick snack. Packed with black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, fresh vegetables, and a luscious creamy dressing, it delivers bold flavors and creamy texture without any cooking required. Ideal for serving with chips, tacos, or as a colorful side dish.
Ingredients
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Beans and Vegetables
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned or frozen sweet corn (thawed if frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables and beans: Rinse and drain the black beans, black-eyed peas, and corn thoroughly to remove excess liquid. Dice the red and green bell peppers, finely dice the red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the avocado last to keep it fresh and prevent browning.
- Make the creamy dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, lime juice, taco seasoning, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and hot sauce until smooth and well combined.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the rinsed and drained beans, corn, diced bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro if using. Gently fold in the diced avocado to avoid mashing it.
- Dress the mixture: Pour the creamy dressing over the combined ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly, taking care not to crush the avocado pieces.
- Chill and serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Customize the heat by adjusting or omitting the hot sauce according to preference.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the dressing.
- Best served within 24 hours for optimal freshness, especially to prevent avocado browning.
- This dip can be made vegan by using dairy-free sour cream and mayonnaise alternatives.
