Cowboy Caviar

5 from 1 vote

Cowboy caviar, also known as Texas caviar, is a zesty, colorful, Midwestern dish that’s the perfect meat-free option for a healthy lunch or snack! Full of fresh ingredients and pantry staples, it’s easy to make and so delicious.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Servings:

Calories: 119kcal

Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can whole corn drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
2 ripe avocados diced
3 roma tomatoes deseeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves finely minced
1 jalapeno deseeded and diced
½ cup red onion diced
⅓ cup cilantro chopped
⅓ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 lime juiced
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Drain the canned beans and corn, rinse, and add to a large bowl.
Add the tomatoes, jalapenos, avocado, mini peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro to the corn and bean mixture and mix until well combined.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined.
Pour the olive oil mixture over the salad and mix well to evenly incorporate.
Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For the best flavor, let your recipe chill in the fridge for at least an hour if not longer. This gives the flavors enough time to marinate and really sink in, making for an even tastier recipe.
Give the ingredients a good stir before serving to reincorporate any dressing that sank to the bottom while it sat.
If you know you won’t be serving your cowboy caviar immediately, I highly recommend saving the avocado until just before you eat. This will prevent it from becoming brown and mushy.

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