• Open the cans of corn and beans. Drain well in a colander and add to a large mixing bowl.
• To the mixing bowl, also add the Rotel, salsa, lemon juice, and chili powder.
• Toss all the ingredients together lightly to thoroughly combine.
• Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
• Right before serving, you may also add a diced ripe avocado and cilantro for additional flavor.
• You may need to add more salsa to the bowl if the mixture is too dry.

Serving Suggestions

• The most popular way to serve this is with crisp tortilla chips or fritos. Use them to scoop up the Cowboy Caviar.
  
• But you can also serve the Cowboy Caviar with flour tortillas that have been heated over an open stove flame using tongs to turn back and forth until the desired crispness and charring is achieved. Be sure to stay attentive to the process to avoid any flammable accident