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Cowboy Caviar (Bean Salsa)

This salsa is a party favorite. Using pantry items liked canned beans, corn, and tomatoes, this recipe comes together quickly and can serve a crowd.
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Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 91kcal
Author: MyPlate.gov

Ingredients

  • 1 15.5 oz can low-sodium kidney beans, drained
  • 1 15 oz can low-sodium black beans, drained
  • 1 14.5 oz can low-sodium crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can low-sodium corn, drained
  • 1 4 oz can chopped green chilies
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste,
  • hot sauce, optional

You can substitute 1/2 cup of dry beans instead of using canned beans. It should yield ~1½ cups of cooked beans.

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • Mix kidney beans, black beans, corn, tomatoes, chilies, and onion in a large bowl.
  • Add oil and lime juice (if using), toss gently to combine. Taste. Add small amount of salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve by itself, with raw vegetables and/or corn chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg