Cowboy Caviar
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Cowboy Caviar
Description
Cowboy Caviar mixes multiple types of beans with diced tomato, jalapeño, corn, and diced avocado for a diverse texture profile, from creamy to crunchy. The dressing balances acidity from lime juice with a touch of sweetness from honey and warmth from chili powder and cumin, which complements the fresh vegetables and beans. The inclusion of cilantro adds herbal brightness, while salt and pepper adjust seasoning.
The dish assembles quickly by tossing all salad components with the dressing, making it convenient for a quick side or party appetizer. It pairs well with chips or can be served alongside grilled meats.
For best flavor and longevity, prepare the salad without the avocado and refrigerate up to 8 hours, then add the avocado just before serving to maintain its texture and color. Variation in corn type and substitution of cilantro with green onions offer flexibility based on preference and ingredient availability.
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
- 1 cup tomato seeded and finely diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
- 1 cup corn can be fresh, canned or thawed from frozen
- 1 avocado chopped
- 3/4 cup bell pepper seeded and finely diced, orange
- 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped, leaves
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the beans, black eyed peas, tomatoes, jalapeno, corn, avocado, bell pepper, onion and cilantro in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve as a salad or with chips.
Notes
- Assemble the salad without avocado and refrigerate up to 8 hours, then add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
- Use Roma tomatoes for firmer texture and fewer seeds, or halved cherry tomatoes for a heartier consistency.
- If you dislike cilantro, substitute with sliced green onions for a milder flavor.
- Frozen thawed corn works well, but fresh or canned corn are also suitable alternatives.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 380IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10.6mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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