Description
Cowboy Caviar is the quintessential summer side dish that combines vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, making it a must-have for barbecues, picnics, or as a healthy snack. This delightful bean salad features a unique blend of fresh vegetables, zesty dressing, and creamy avocados. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, but it’s also versatile enough to serve as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for grilled meats, or even on its own as a light lunch. Packed with nutritious ingredients like black beans and corn, Cowboy Caviar is both delicious and healthy. Impress your guests at any gathering with this crowd-pleaser that’s sure to brighten up your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz. black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15.25 oz. whole kernel sweet corn (drained)
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (minced)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- ¾ cup diced red onion
- 2 avocados (diced)
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking lime juice, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, honey, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, minced jalapeno, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and diced avocados. Toss gently.
- Pour the dressing over the mixed ingredients and toss again to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg