Description
Cowboy Caviar Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines the goodness of beans, avocado, and a colorful array of fresh vegetables. Perfect for any gathering—from casual family dinners to summer barbecues—this salad is a crowd-pleaser with its bold flavors and eye-catching presentation. Easy to prepare and customizable based on your preferences, Cowboy Caviar Salad can be served as a standalone salad, dip with tortilla chips, or as a topping for tacos. Its healthy ingredients make it a nutritious choice for snacking or meal prep, ensuring everyone enjoys a tasty yet wholesome option.
Ingredients
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- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 3/4 cup orange bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop all veggies; rinse beans thoroughly.
- Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine black beans, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, jalapeño, corn, avocado, orange bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat without mashing the avocado.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate: If preparing in advance, add avocado just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg