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Texas Caviar [Avocado Corn and Bean Salad]
4.9 from 198 votes

Texas Caviar [Avocado Corn and Bean Salad]

Texas Caviar is a vibrant avocado, corn, and bean salad combining pinto and black beans, chickpeas, fresh corn, diced avocado, red onion, tomato, and cilantro. Tossed with lemon or lime juice and seasoned with salt, this salad offers a fresh, tangy, and creamy blend of textures. It can be served chilled or at room temperature and improves in flavor when allowed to marinate.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 555 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 -6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 555

% 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.