Cowboy Caviar

Bright, zesty, and bursting with fresh flavors, Cowboy Caviar is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish. This colorful, no-cook recipe combines protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, and creamy avocado with crunchy bell pepper, juicy Roma tomatoes, and a hint of heat from jalapeño. Tossed in a tangy lime and red wine vinegar dressing with a touch of sweetness, this vibrant medley is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, Cowboy Caviar is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or game-day snacking. Serve it with tortilla chips for scooping or alongside grilled meats for a bold and refreshing side dish that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 15 ounce can Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounce can Corn kernels, drained
• 3 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 medium Red onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium Jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
• 2 large Avocado, diced
• 2 medium Lime, juiced
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced Roma tomatoes, chopped red onion, and diced green bell pepper to the bowl.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped cilantro and diced jalapeño.

Step 4

Gently fold in the diced avocados, taking care not to mash them.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture, and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the Cowboy Caviar chilled as a salsa with chips, or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1355.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1586.6

Total Fat 119.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1274.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.3g	0%
Total Sugars 33.1g
Protein 26.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 212.8mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 3671.6mg	0%

*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: 63.1%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 30.7%