Southwestern Caviar Mock Caviar

Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, Southwestern Caviar Mock Caviar is a quick, no-cook recipe that's as versatile as it is delicious. This zesty bean and vegetable medley combines hearty black beans, pinto beans, and sweet corn with juicy roma tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and aromatic cilantro, all draped in a tangy-sweet dressing made with freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, and a hint of honey. Spiced with cumin and chili powder, this dish serves as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for scooping with tortilla chips, or as a flavorful topping for tacos, burritos, or salads. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with protein, fiber, and fresh ingredients, this Southwestern-inspired recipe is a healthy, colorful addition to your table that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or any casual gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 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
• 3 large (diced) roma tomatoes
• 1 medium-sized (diced, any color) bell pepper
• 1 small (finely diced) red onion
• 1 (seeded and finely diced, optional for heat) jalapeño pepper
• 0.5 cup (chopped) cilantro
• 3 tbsp (freshly squeezed) lime juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 tsp (or to taste) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your fresh ingredients. Dice the roma tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion into small, even pieces. If using jalapeño, seed and finely dice it. Chop the cilantro and set everything aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, pinto beans, and corn. Stir gently to mix.

Step 3

Add the diced vegetables (tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño if using) to the bowl of beans and corn. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the mixture and toss lightly.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats everything.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mix for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, give the Southwestern Mock Caviar a final stir and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.

Step 9

Serve chilled with tortilla chips, crackers, or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(13690.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	11759.4

Total Fat 186.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 23233.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 2245.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 535.4g	0%
Total Sugars 501.8g
Protein 562.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3230.9mg	0%
Iron 127.7mg	0%
Potassium 19168.8mg	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: 13.0%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 69.6%