The Best Cowboy Caviar
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!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 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
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, pinto beans, and corn kernels.
Add the diced roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro to the bowl. Gently toss until mixed.
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.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture. Toss everything gently to coat evenly.
Just before serving, add the diced avocados and gently fold them into the mix to avoid mashing.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, over grilled meats, or as a refreshing salad on its own. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 292.8 g | 375% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.6 g | 223% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2966 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.8 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.0 g | 193% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 4293 mg | 91% | |
*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.
