Description
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and refreshing dish that shines as the ultimate summer side. This bean salad, also known as Texas caviar, combines black beans, corn, colorful bell peppers, and creamy avocados for a delightful crunch. Perfect for cookouts, parties, or casual get-togethers, it can be served as a dip with crispy tortilla chips or enjoyed as a zesty salad on its own. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, this nutritious option is not only quick to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Bursting with fresh flavors and healthy ingredients, Cowboy Caviar is sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15.25 oz whole kernel sweet corn (drained)
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (minced)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- ¾ cup diced red onion
- 2 avocados (diced)
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, honey, and chili powder to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, red onion, and avocados. Toss gently.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss carefully until all ingredients are well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Add an extra tablespoon of lime juice before serving if prepared in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg