Cowboy Caviar
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5
Cowboy Caviar
Description
This salad combines three colors of chopped bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, grilled or thawed corn, pinto beans, black beans, and black-eyed peas, along with chopped avocado and optional cilantro for a fresh herb note. The variety of beans and vegetables provides a mix of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and tangy elements.
The dressing blends white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, lime juice, chili powder, oregano, and seasonings to create a balanced, slightly sweet and tangy profile with a mild spice from chili powder that complements the salad ingredients. The dressing is whisked together and poured over the salad, then gently mixed to coat all components evenly.
This dish can be served immediately for crisp freshness or refrigerated to allow the flavors to meld. It works well as a side dish at gatherings, barbecues, or as a component of a light meal. The inclusion of multiple beans and vegetables provides variety in texture and an appealing mix of flavors that is both colorful and nutritious.
Ingredients
Cowboy Caviar Salad
- 3 bell pepper I used red, green and orange bell peppers, chopped
- 4 Roma tomato chopped
- ½ red onion finely chopped, large
- 11 oz grilled sweet corn can or thawed frozen corn
- 14 oz pinto beans cooked, can, drained and rinsed
- 14 oz black beans cooked, can, drained and rinsed very well
- 14 oz black-eyed peas can, drained and rinsed
- 2 avocado chopped, large
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped (optional, organic
Dressing
- ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- lime juice juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the bell peppers, onion, corn, beans, and black-eyed peas, chopped tomatoes. Add the sliced avocadoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, lime juice, chili powder, oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Pour dressing over the salad and stir until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate to blend flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 191g | |
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 72.3g | 24% |
| Protein | 23.4g | 47% |
| Fat | 9.6g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1g | 48% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 21g | 84% |
| Sugar | 6.3g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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