Description
Cowboy Caviar Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and colorful dish combining crisp vegetables, black beans, and corn with a tangy lime dressing. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrition, this versatile salad is perfect as a side, dip, or light main course, making it ideal for summer meals, picnics, and BBQs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (use a mix of colors)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional, adjust to taste)
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Rinse and drain the black beans and corn thoroughly to avoid a watery salad. Dice the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and jalapeño finely to ensure a balanced flavor and texture in every bite.
- Combine in a Bowl: In a large mixing bowl, place all the chopped vegetables, black beans, and corn. Gently toss these vibrant ingredients together to create a colorful and well-mixed base for the dressing.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. The lime juice brightens the salad while the olive oil adds richness and binds the ingredients.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently but thoroughly to coat every piece evenly. For best flavor, refrigerate the Cowboy Caviar Salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld perfectly.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure canned beans and corn are rinsed and drained well to prevent a soggy salad.
- Adjust or omit jalapeño to control the spice level according to preference.
- Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes enhances the flavor blend.
- Serve the salad cold or at room temperature, depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg