Description
Cowboy Caviar Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that beautifully combines black beans, black-eyed peas, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty dressing. This salad is not only visually appealing with its colorful ingredients but also bursting with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family gatherings, it can be served as a hearty dip with tortilla chips or as a side salad that complements any meal. Easy to prepare and packed with fiber and healthy fats, this Cowboy Caviar Salad is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 3/4 cup orange bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, jalapeño, corn, avocado, orange bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Gently mix until evenly combined.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately as a salad or alongside tortilla chips for dipping. If preparing ahead of time, refrigerate without avocado until just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg