Description
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant, fresh, and colorful salad that combines diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocados, and bell peppers with a zesty lime and olive oil dressing. This easy no-cook recipe is perfect as a healthy snack, dip, or side dish, offering a delicious balance of fresh vegetables, beans, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 6 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced (3½ cups)
- 14.5 ounces yellow corn, drained
- 15.25 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 avocados, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced (1½ cups)
- 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and diced (1½ cups)
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced (½ medium-sized red onion)
- ½ cup sweet yellow onion, finely diced (½ medium-sized onion)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced Roma tomatoes, yellow corn, black beans, diced avocados, red and orange bell peppers, finely diced jalapeño, red onion, sweet yellow onion, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and lime juice. Gently stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed to prevent mashing the avocados.
- Make the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and fresh cracked black pepper until the dressing is well combined and slightly emulsified.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad. Carefully stir the salad again just until the dressing is well incorporated, ensuring all the flavors meld together.
Notes
- For best texture, be gentle when mixing to avoid mashing the avocados.
- Adjust the jalapeño quantity depending on your preferred spice level.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for optimal flavor.
- This salad can be enjoyed as a dip with tortilla chips or as a side dish alongside grilled meats.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American Southwestern
Keywords: Cowboy Caviar, black bean salad, summer salad, no-cook recipe, healthy salad, avocado salad, southwestern salad, party dip
