Paleo Cowboy Caviar

Bright, flavorful, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this Paleo Cowboy Caviar is a fresh twist on the classic Tex-Mex party favorite—all while staying paleo-friendly! Packed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, creamy avocado, and a hint of heat from minced jalapeño, this recipe delivers bold, zesty flavors in every bite. The refreshing lime and cilantro dressing, infused with garlic powder, cumin, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, brings everything together in under 20 minutes of prep time. Perfect as a healthy appetizer, light snack, or side dish, this grain-free, dairy-free recipe is a crowd-pleaser for summer gatherings or game-day spreads. Serve it with veggie chips, or enjoy it as a flavorful topping for grilled chicken or fish.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 large avocado
• 1 small jalapeño
• 0.5 cup cilantro
• 1 large lime
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes; place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Dice the bell pepper and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Finely chop half a medium red onion and add it to the mix.

Step 4

Peel, pit, and dice the avocado, then stir into the bowl.

Step 5

Carefully remove seeds from the jalapeño, mince it, and add to the other ingredients. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the jalapeño.

Step 6

Chop the cilantro leaves, discarding the stems, and add to the bowl.

Step 7

Juice the lime and pour the juice into a small bowl along with the olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Whisk well to combine.

Step 8

Add the garlic powder, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper to the lime mixture. Mix again to combine all dressing ingredients.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the chopped vegetables and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 10

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary, serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to one hour for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(674.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	692.4

Total Fat 58.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1201.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 12.7g
Protein 8.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 119.3mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 1825.2mg	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: 70.8%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 24.7%