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Fresh Black Bean Cowboy Caviar Recipe Easy Mango Avocado Lime Dressing

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A bright and fresh black bean cowboy caviar salad tossed with a creamy, sweet, and tangy mango avocado lime dressing. Quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup (15 g) red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or agave syrup
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly to reduce any canned flavor. Thaw corn if frozen. Dice tomato, bell pepper, and red onion into small, even pieces. Mince jalapeño, removing seeds for mild heat. Chop cilantro finely. Toss all salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine diced mango, avocado, lime juice, olive oil, honey, and minced garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Thin with a splash of water or lime juice if needed.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss with a spatula or large spoon until everything is well coated, taking care not to mash avocado chunks.
  4. Optional: Let the cowboy caviar rest in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
  5. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.

Notes

If mango isn’t in season, frozen mango chunks work well. Swap honey with agave or maple syrup for a strictly plant-based version. Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat. Make dressing fresh and toss just before serving to avoid avocado browning. Letting salad rest in fridge for 15-30 minutes enhances flavor melding. Avoid freezing the salad.

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