The Best Cowboy Caviar

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, "The Best Cowboy Caviar" is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish! This easy, no-cook recipe combines hearty black beans, pinto beans, and sweet corn with crisp diced bell peppers, juicy roma tomatoes, and a touch of heat from jalapeño. Tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette sweetened with honey and topped with creamy chunks of avocado, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or game-day gatherings, it can be served with crunchy tortilla chips, as a topping for grilled meats, or even enjoyed on its own as a wholesome salad. Ready in just 20 minutes, this irresistible Texas-inspired recipe is a true celebration of bold flavors and fresh ingredients!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

17 items

• 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) black beans
• 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) pinto beans
• 15 oz (1 can, drained) sweet corn kernels
• 4 medium, diced roma tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 1 small, finely diced red onion
• 1 small, seeded and finely diced jalapeño
• 1 cup, chopped cilantro
• 2 medium, diced avocados
• 1 cup, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp (to taste) salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, pinto beans, and corn kernels.

2. Add the diced roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro to the bowl. Gently toss until mixed.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to create the dressing.

4. Pour the dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture. Toss everything gently to coat evenly.

5. Just before serving, add the diced avocados and gently fold them into the mix to avoid mashing.

6. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, over grilled meats, or as a refreshing salad on its own. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (792.2g)

Calories		894
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		41.2 g	53%
	Saturated Fat	5.5 g	28%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	1.6 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		1846 mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate		106.2 g	39%
	Dietary Fiber	35.7 g	127%
	Total Sugars	13.5 g
Protein		34.1 g	68%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		270 mg	21%
Iron		8.7 mg	48%
Potassium		814 mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2958 cal (39.7%%)

Protein: 1080 cal (14.5%%)

Carbs: 3406 cal (45.7%%)