3-Ingredient Cowboy Caviar Dip (Printable)

A zesty blend of black beans, corn, and pico de gallo—ideal for sharing at summer parties or quick bites.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn kernels, drained
03 - 1 cup fresh pico de gallo

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place black beans, corn, and pico de gallo in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Mix gently with a spoon or spatula to integrate all components evenly.
03 - Taste and add salt, pepper, or lime juice if preferred.
04 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips or refrigerate, covered, until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

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  • You get all the flavor and color with almost no prep, making it ideal for spontaneous gatherings.
  • It’s so versatile—I’ve served it as a dip, a taco topping, and even stuffed it into avocado halves.
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  • Once, I forgot to drain the corn—resulting in a watery dip, so don’t skip that step.
  • Adding cilantro or lime right before serving wakes up the flavors and makes it taste extra fresh.
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  • Rinsing beans until water runs clear gives your dip a clean flavor and keeps the colors vibrant.
  • If you have time, make your pico de gallo from scratch—just dice tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro for unforgettable freshness.
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