Cowboy Caviar: Easy, Zesty Bean & Corn Salad
A vibrant and fresh salad combining black beans, corn, and colorful vegetables, dressed with zesty lime and olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can sweet corn, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp agave or honey
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gather your beautiful fresh produce.
- Rinse and drain the canned goods.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- Mix the diced vegetables in a large bowl.
- Coat your salad with the dressing.
- Chill for flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes.
- Add the creamy avocado before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a side dish.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Add avocado fresh just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg