Poor Man’s Caviar Recipe

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Poor Man's Caviar creates colorful, light, and delicious preparations perfect for serving with tortilla chips or pita bread, featuring affordable ingredients like avocados and tomatoes for accessible luxury dining. This economical recipe demonstrates how simple ingredients can create elegant presentations while the caviar designation reflects sophisticated appeal despite modest cost. The colorful and light qualities make this perfect for entertaining without budget strain.

Close up view of poor man's caviar, salad with avocado, black beans, corn and tomatoes in a bowl, served with tortilla chips

Poor man’s caviar is a colorful, light, and delicious concoction to serve with tortilla chips or pita bread. Avocados, tomatoes, green onions, black beans, and Mexicorn are combined with red wine vinegar, canola oil, and hot pepper sauce. Always a crowd pleaser! Serve with tortilla chips or pita bread.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

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  • 2 large avocados – peeled, pitted, and chopped

  • 3 plum tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (11 ounce) can Mexicorn, drained

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

  • ¼ cup canola oil

  • hot pepper sauce to taste

Directions

  1. Stir together avocados, tomatoes, green onions, black beans, and Mexicorn in a large bowl. Stir in red wine vinegar, canola oil, and hot pepper sauce. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

267 Calories
18g Fat
25g Carbs
6g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 267
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g23%
Saturated Fat 2g11%
Sodium 345mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
Dietary Fiber 10g36%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin C 20mg22%
Calcium 51mg4%
Iron 2mg12%
Potassium 703mg15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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