Description
Cowboy caviar dip adds a Southwestern kick to snack time with a colorful mix of beans, corn, and fresh veggies. Tossed in a light lime dressing, it’s perfect with tortilla chips at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans whole kernel corn
- 1 can rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- 6 green onions, sliced or chopped
Serving Suggestions:
- Fritos
- Tortilla chips
- Crackers
- Vegetables
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro with precision and care.
- Drizzle olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper over the vegetable medley, ensuring comprehensive coating through gentle folding with a flexible spatula.
- Allow the mixture to marinate at cool refrigerator temperatures for 60-90 minutes, enabling the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective flavor profile.
- Before serving, perform a quick taste assessment, adjusting seasoning if necessary with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice to elevate the flavor.
- Spoon into a serving dish and pair with tortilla chips, Fritos, or veggie sticks for dipping.
- For optimal freshness, store the remaining dip in a sealed container within the refrigerator, consuming within 3-4 days for maximum taste and texture preservation.
Notes
- Customize the dip by adjusting bean types or adding roasted corn for extra smoky flavor.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to let flavors develop more intensely before serving.
- Use fresh lime juice instead of bottled for brighter, fresher taste.
- Drain beans and corn completely to prevent watery consistency in the final dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 241
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 371 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg