Texas Caviar [Avocado Corn and Bean Salad]
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4.9
Texas Caviar [Avocado Corn and Bean Salad]
Description
The Texas Caviar recipe features a mix of canned beans (pinto, black, and chickpeas) drained and rinsed, along with drained corn kernels, ripe diced avocado, red onion, tomato, and chopped cilantro. The dressing consists simply of fresh lemon or lime juice with salt, which brightens the flavors and balances the creaminess of avocado and the earthiness of beans.
Preparation involves gently mixing all ingredients in a large bowl without cooking, making it a quick, fresh salad. The salad can be served immediately but benefit from sitting to allow the flavors to meld and the onion's raw bite to soften.
It pairs well as a side dish with grilled meats, as a topping for tacos, or as a light vegetarian option. Soaking the onion in ice water before mixing can mellow its sharpness further. This dish is practical for meal prep, tasting better after refrigeration.
Ingredients
- 1 pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 corn drained and rinsed, unsalted
- 1 large avocado diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ½ cup tomato diced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice, about 1 small lemon or lime
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients. The salad can be servedchilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Allow the salad to marinate so flavors meld and onion mellow.
- Soaking diced onion in ice water for 10 minutes reduces its sharpness without long marination.
- Preparing beans from dry can save money; cook in batches and freeze extras for easy use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 555kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1496mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 27g | 108% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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