The Best Cowboy Caviar Recipe: Easy & Hearty with Turkey Bacon
The BEST Cowboy Caviar Recipe is a delightful and hearty dish that combines fresh ingredients, including black beans, corn, tomatoes, and turkey bacon for a satisfying appetizer or side dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the crumbled turkey bacon to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added heat, consider adding diced jalapeños to the mix.
- This dish can be served with tortilla chips or as a topping on grilled meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Cowboy Caviar, Turkey Bacon, Hearty Recipe, Side Dish, Appetizer