Description

Cowboy Caviar is the ultimate summer dish that brings together the vibrant flavors of fresh ingredients in a delightful bean salad. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a healthy snack, this zesty medley combines black beans, corn, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a tangy dressing.

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 make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, minced jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, and diced avocados.
Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: None
Category: Side Dish
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 220
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 295mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added freshness, use freshly squeezed lime juice. Customize your Cowboy Caviar by adding seasonal vegetables like diced tomatoes or cucumbers. Allowing the dish to chill for an hour will enhance the flavors.