Saturday, July 2, 2011

My New Favorite GO TO Appetizer Recipe!!

Compliments of my good friend Cindy!

 
COWBOY CAVIAR

1- 15 OZ CAN BLACK BEANS DRAINED AND RINSED
1-11 OZ CAN SHOEPEG CORN DRAINED
1 AVOCADO DICED
1 LARGE TOMATOE DICED
2/3 CUP GREEN ONIONS THINLY SLICED
(USE SOME OF THE GREEN TOPS)
2/3 CUP FRESH CILANTRO CHOPPED
1- 4OZ CAN CHOPPED BLACK OLIVES (IF DESIRED)

Toss all of the above in a medium sized bowl until well combined.

Dressing-

1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp minced Garlic
3/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper

Pour Dressing over the contents of the bowl and mix well.
Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

*I have even left the Cilantro out and it's still Yummy!
Some people just plain don't like the taste*

Serve with Blue Tortilla Chips or Regular ones.