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Fresh Cowboy Caviar with Avocado Mango Lime Vinaigrette

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A fresh and vibrant twist on classic cowboy caviar featuring creamy avocado, sweet mango, and a zesty lime vinaigrette. Perfect for summer snacks and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears) or thawed frozen corn
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced or mashed
  • 1 medium ripe mango, diced
  • ¼ cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • For the lime vinaigrette:
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey or agave syrup
  • ½ teaspoon (1 g) ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the produce (10 minutes): Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly. Cut fresh corn off the cob or thaw frozen corn and pat dry. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper and mango into bite-size pieces, finely chop the red onion, and roughly chop the cilantro if using. Peel and pit the avocado and dice or mash it slightly.
  2. Make the lime vinaigrette (5 minutes): In a small bowl or jar, combine fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave), ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously or shake the jar until emulsified and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Combine the salad ingredients (5 minutes): In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the black beans, corn, tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, mango, and cilantro. Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss lightly to coat evenly. Add the avocado last, folding it in carefully to avoid mashing.
  4. Rest and serve (10 minutes): Let the cowboy caviar sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Give it a final gentle toss before serving.

Notes

Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Prepare vinaigrette first and let it sit for a few minutes to meld flavors. Rinse canned beans well to reduce canned flavor. Avoid overmixing after adding avocado to keep creamy chunks. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 2 days; add fresh avocado when serving again.

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Keywords: cowboy caviar, avocado mango salsa, lime vinaigrette, summer snack, black bean salad, fresh salsa, healthy dip, vegan, gluten-free

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