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!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1882.9 grams (1882.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3320

Total Fat 292.80g	375%
Saturated Fat 44.60g	223%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2966mg	129%
Total Carbohydrate 165.80g	60%
Dietary Fiber 54.00g	193%
Total Sugars 49.80g
Protein 32.20g	64%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 262mg	20%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 4293mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.9%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 19.4%