Cowboy Caviar Without Avocado
Cowboy Caviar without avocado: a colorful salad with black beans, corn, bell peppers, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect as a side dish or dip!
Ingredients
- 400 g 14 oz can black beans rinsed & drained (Note 1)
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed, or use 400g/14 oz can of corn
- 3 red bell peppers diced into 1cm/1/3" pieces
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro
- 200 g 7 oz cherry tomatoes quartered (or 2 large tomatoes, deseeded and diced
Cowboy Lime Dressing:
- 3-4 tbsp lime juice or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 minced garlic cloves
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Rinse and drain the black beans. Drain the corn (or thaw if using frozen). Dice the bell peppers into small 1cm/1/3" pieces, dice the red onion, mince the garlic, and quarter the cherry tomatoes. Chop the fresh herbs.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, mince garlic, cumin powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a side dish, or enjoy it as a dip with tortilla chips.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep the salad and dressing separate until ready to serve.
Notes
Please note that the calorie count is an estimate. Storage suggestions are based on my personal experience. Always use common sense to ensure food safety.