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Fresh Cowboy Caviar with Avocado and Charred Corn

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A fresh, smoky, and creamy summer snack featuring charred corn, ripe avocado, black beans, and bright lime juice. Perfect for quick gatherings or casual hangouts.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ears fresh corn, husked (or about 1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed and charred on a skillet)
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan on medium-high heat. Place the husked corn directly on the grill, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the kernels are charred in spots and smell smoky—about 10 minutes total. If using a skillet, cook corn kernels off the cob until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. While the corn cools, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, mince the jalapeño (if using), and chop the cilantro. Dice the avocados last to keep them fresh and avoid browning.
  3. In your mixing bowl, add the black beans, charred corn kernels (cut off the cob if you grilled whole ears), cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Gently toss to mix.
  4. Carefully fold in the diced avocado to avoid mashing. Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze in the fresh lime juice. Add cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss gently once more to coat everything evenly.
  5. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as you prefer. For best flavor, let the cowboy caviar rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors mingle.

Notes

Dice avocado just before serving and fold in gently to avoid mushiness. Char corn carefully to get smoky flavor without burning. Let the dish chill for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors. Can be made ahead by prepping veggies separately and adding avocado last. For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or quinoa.

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Keywords: cowboy caviar, avocado, charred corn, summer snack, black beans, fresh salsa, easy recipe, gluten-free, vegan

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