Cowboy Caviar | Recipe

It may sound like a silly name, but Cowboy Caviar is a super easy Spring or Summer recipe.  The great thing about it, is that you don’t need to necessarily follow an exact recipe.  It really can be customized however you like it.  If you Google, or check Pinterest, I’m sure you’ll find thousands of variations on this dish.

Here is how I like to make it:

Cowboy Caviar

• 1 Can Black Beans
• 1 Can White Beans
• 1 Can Red Beans
• 1 Can Corn
• 1 Can Petite Diced Tomato
• 1/2 a Red Onion, diced.
• 1 Avocado, diced
• Chopped Cilantro (to taste).
• Juice from 4-5 limes
• Orange Juice (a heavy splash, or about a 1/4 of an orange juiced)
• Kosher Salt & Pepper (to taste)
• Cumin (to taste – I would estimate at least a 1/2 tsp.)

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.  Pour the juice all over and add seasonings.  Mix well and serve immediately, or let it refrigerate for 12-24 hours.  It tastes great right away, but the flavors really marinate well after it’s had some time to marinate.  The citrus in the juice sort of helps “cook” all the ingredients a bit so the flavor from the onion is still there, but some of the harsh bite is gone.  Serve with your favorite chips, or eat plain.

This dish really is flexible since you can adjust it to your taste.  It will keep in the fridge for a few days too, so if you have extras it will make a nice snack later.