Vibrant Tex-Mex Bean Medley with Tangy Dressing

Recipe Collection: Appetizer

Vibrant Tex-Mex Bean Medley with Tangy Dressing elevates your gatherings with a vegetarian-friendly dish that combines black beans, pinto beans, and white corn, all tossed in a tangy rice vinegar dressing. Perfect for parties or as a refreshing appetizer, this recipe is free from common allergens and embodies the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine.

The medley offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes, making it ideal for serving with scoop-style tortilla chips or as a colorful side dish. Easily accessible through the easyChef Pro App, you can explore personalized recipe recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list to streamline your meal prep.

Overview

This vibrant and flavorful Texas Caviar is a delightful twist on the classic cowboy caviar, featuring a medley of black beans, pinto beans, and white corn. Enhanced with a zesty dressing of rice vinegar and olive oil, this dish is perfect for parties or as a refreshing appetizer. Serve it with scoop-style tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing experience.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Tex-Mex

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 15 Ounces (oz) cans black beans, drained
• 2 15 Ounces (oz) cans pinto beans, drained
• 2 15 Ounces (oz) cans white corn, drained
• 1 4 Ounces (oz) can green chiles, packaged
• 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 Green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 Small red onion, minced
• 1 Jalapeño chile pepper, minced (Optional)
• 1 Bunch cilantro leaves, minced
• 0.5 Cups (cup) rice vinegar
• 0.5 Cups (cup) olive oil
• 0.33 Cups (cup) white sugar
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) garlic powder

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients and prepare them as described.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, red and green bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool for at least 10 minutes.
4. Pour the cooled dressing over the bean mixture. Toss everything together until well coated.
5. Allow the flavors to meld by letting the mixture sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
6. Serve with scoop-style tortilla chips and enjoy your Zesty Cilantro Bean Fiesta!

Enjoy your homemade Vibrant Tex-Mex Bean Medley with Tangy Dressing!