Easy Cowboy Caviar Salsa Recipe
Cowboy Caviar Salsa is a vibrant, hearty mix of fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and tender black beans, all tossed in a tangy light Italian dressing. This easy recipe is perfect for gatherings, game days, or as a flavorful snack paired with tortilla chips.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 6 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 bell pepper any color, stemmed, seeded, and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 1 large avocado pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1 15-ounce can corn, drained (or kernels from 1 cooked cob of corn)
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 jalapeño peppers stemmed, seeded, and finely diced
- ½ cup store-bought light Italian dressing
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice plus more to taste
- 4 medium garlic cloves pressed or grated
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, avocado, corn, black beans, cilantro, and jalapeños.
- Pour in the Italian dressing, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Mix thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or salt as needed.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Pro Tip: Do not substitute the Italian dressing—it brings a unique tanginess and balance to the dish. For best results, use light Italian dressing to avoid greasiness; brands like Newman’s Own or Olive Garden are excellent choices.
- For a spicier version, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
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