Super Easy (The Best) Cowboy Caviar Recipe

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Cowboy Caviar aka Texas Caviar salad is a popular dish in the United States. It’s a flavorful and colorful salad typically made with black beans, corn, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, avocado, and various spices and dressings. While its exact origins are unclear, it is often associated with Southwestern cuisine in the United States, particularly Texas.

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What You’ll Need:

  • black beans 
  • cherry tomatoes
  • mixed beans
  • corn kernels
  • bell peppe
  • red onion
  • avocado 
  • fresh cilantro
  • lime
  • jalapeño pepper (optional)
  • tortilla chips

Ingredients You Can Add:

  • Diced mango or pineapple for a sweet and tangy twist.
  • Sliced black olives for a briny flavor.
  • Chopped cucumber for added freshness and crunch.
  • Cooked quinoa or rice for added protein and texture.
  • Green chilies for extra heat and flavor.
  • Crushed garlic for a kick.
  • Yellow bell peppers for additional color and sweetness.
  • Chopped fresh parsley or basil for a burst of freshness.
  • Diced celery for extra crunch.
  • Grilled or roasted corn kernels for a smoky flavor.
  • Black-eyed peas for variety and texture.
  • Pickled jalapeños for a tangy kick.
  • Crumbled vegan feta cheese for a creamy and salty contrast.
  • Scallions (green onions) for a mild onion flavor and added freshness.
  • Garbanzo beans for protein and a hearty texture.
  • Lemon zest for an extra burst of citrusy flavor.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes for intense sweetness and depth of flavor.

Cowboy caviar is a versatile dish that can accompany a variety of meals. Here are some meal ideas:

  1. Tacos or Fajitas (any Mexican-inspired dishes really)
  2. BBQ or Picnic (definitely a summer favorites)
  3. Burgers (vegan or not)
  4. Quesadillas or Burritos
  5. Grilled Fish and Tofu
  6. Veggie Bowls
  7. Nachos
  8. Wraps or Sandwiches
  9. Salad (the caviar can be the topping for a green salad, adding protein, fiber, and flavor to your leafy greens)

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Super Easy Cowboy Caviar

Melissa Champagne
Delicious, easy and healthy salad with canned beans and corn, fresh cilantro, onion, tomatoes, peppers and avocado. Perfect for Taco Tuesday dinner!
5 from 2 votes
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Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 0
Calories 1311 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1-15oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1-15oz can mixed beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 can corn kernels
  • 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 avocado pitted and diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely chopped optional
  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Simple Dressing

  • 2 tbsp plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, stir together the beans, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and lime juice.
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the the vinegar, oil, cumin, cayenne, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture. Fold in the avocado and cilantro, and season to taste.
  • If time allows, refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 1311kcalCarbohydrates: 162gProtein: 36gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 41gSodium: 7315mgPotassium: 4316mgFiber: 42gSugar: 61gVitamin A: 6155IUVitamin C: 261mgCalcium: 264mgIron: 13mg
Keyword black beans, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, corn kernels, jalapeno
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