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Fresh Cowboy Caviar Loaded Dip

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A vibrant and fresh dip loaded with beans, corn, fresh veggies, and avocado, perfect for summer parties and easy to prepare in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Kernels from 2 fresh ears of corn (about 1 ½ cups) or 1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced plum tomatoes)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly.
  2. Cut the kernels off two fresh ears of corn or measure out 1 ½ cups thawed frozen corn.
  3. Halve about 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, dice 1 medium red bell pepper, slice 3 green onions thinly, and finely chop 1 jalapeño (optional). Chop about ½ cup fresh cilantro roughly.
  4. Dice 1 large ripe avocado into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, green onions, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  7. Pour the olive oil and lime mixture over the veggies and beans. Toss gently to coat evenly without mashing.
  8. Fold in the diced avocado carefully to keep it chunky and creamy.
  9. Taste and adjust seasonings with more salt, lime juice, or cumin as desired.
  10. Let the dip rest for 10 minutes at room temperature for flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Use fresh, firm produce for best flavor. Add avocado last to keep it fresh and chunky. Rinse canned beans well to remove canned flavor and excess sodium. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat. Can be made up to 2 hours ahead without avocado. Store leftovers covered in fridge up to 2 days, pressing plastic wrap onto surface to prevent browning.

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Keywords: cowboy caviar, loaded dip, summer dip, black bean dip, avocado dip, party dip, easy dip, healthy dip, gluten-free, vegan

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