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Fresh Cowboy Caviar Recipe with Creamy Avocado and Grilled Corn

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A fresh, creamy, smoky summer dip featuring grilled corn, creamy avocado, and crisp veggies. Perfect for BBQs and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ears fresh corn, husked and grilled
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill husked corn, turning occasionally, until charred in spots and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Cut kernels off the cooled ears of corn using a sharp knife and place in a large mixing bowl (about 2 cups of kernels).
  3. Drain and rinse black beans and black-eyed peas. Halve cherry tomatoes, dice red bell pepper, finely chop red onion, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro.
  4. Add beans, peas, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro to the bowl with corn kernels. Toss gently to combine.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
  6. Gently fold in diced avocado, being careful not to mash it.
  7. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  8. Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld. Give a final gentle toss before serving.

Notes

Add avocado last before serving to prevent browning. Grilling corn adds smoky flavor that is key to the recipe. Adjust seasoning carefully, especially lime juice and salt. Can substitute black-eyed peas with more black beans. For dairy-free creamy twist, avocado is perfect; optionally add a small dollop of plain Greek yogurt for tang.

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Keywords: cowboy caviar, avocado, grilled corn, summer dip, BBQ recipe, fresh salsa, creamy avocado dip, healthy snack

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