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Fresh Cowboy Caviar Recipe with Grilled Sweet Corn and Avocado Dip

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A quick and easy fresh cowboy caviar dip featuring smoky grilled sweet corn and creamy avocado, perfect for summer parties and last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 large ears of fresh sweet corn (or 1 1/2 cups / 225 g frozen corn, thawed)
  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons / 30 ml)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Corn: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Husk the corn and remove all silk. Brush the ears lightly with olive oil. Place them on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until you see nice char marks and the kernels are tender. If using frozen corn, thaw and grill in a skillet for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned. Let cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cob. Set aside.
  2. Mix the Cowboy Caviar Base: In a large bowl, combine rinsed black beans, black-eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, chopped onion, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
  3. Make the Avocado Dip: In a food processor or blender, add one avocado, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. If you prefer texture, mash the avocado with a fork and mix in the spices and lime juice. Reserve the second avocado to dice and fold into the dip later for creaminess and chunkiness.
  4. Combine Corn and Avocado: Fold the grilled corn kernels and diced second avocado gently into the dip mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
  5. Assemble the Dip: Gently fold the avocado-corn dip into the cowboy caviar base. The goal is to keep the colors and textures distinct but well mixed. Chill for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh veggies.

Notes

Hold the corn upright in a large bowl when cutting kernels off to catch them easily. Add salt and lime juice gradually to balance flavors. Prepare the cowboy caviar base ahead of time but make the avocado dip just before serving to keep it fresh and green. Press plastic wrap directly onto the dip surface if refrigerating to reduce browning. Avoid freezing leftovers due to avocado texture changes.

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