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    Cowboy Caviar – a colorful blend of beans and fresh vegetables, made in 15 min. Some people call it Texas caviar, black bean salsa or Southwestern bean dip.

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    This salad is a perfect side dish for grilled meat, chicken or fish. It’s easy to make, and there is no cooking required which is a bonus during the hot summer days. I sometimes make it for the 4th of July and everyone raves about it. It’s light, healthy, low in saturated fats and so refreshing!

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    It’s made with 3 varieties of beans for added protein and fiber, a pile of fresh veggies and topped with a delicious lime dressing. So light and fresh. I served it alongside some grilled chicken and we really enjoyed it. This Texas caviar is a great summer salad, and it makes enough to feed a crowd.

    Cowboy Caviar recipe

    For salad lovers, this Cowboy Caviar recipe is a dream come true. There is the creaminess of the corn and avocado, the crunchy bell peppers, and the soft beans. And the lime dressing is so good! You won’t stop eating it.

    How To Make Cowboy Caviar

    This is one of the easiest dishes you can make for a potluck – just toss the beans, peppers, corn, tomato, onion, and avocado in a large salad bowl, and pour the dressing on top. Add some cilantro or scallions on top.

    Along with my Broccoli Salad, this is another favorite dish that I like to bring to a potluck or family get-together. I always get compliments on how delicious they are.

    Quick Tips for Best Cowboy Caviar Recipe – Southwest Beans and Corn Salad

    • Use Roma tomatoes since they are not as watery as other tomatoes. If you use other tomatoes, the salad might be too water after it sits for a while.
    • Add the avocado slices just before serving and stir it in gently to prevent it from turning mushy.
    • Let the salad sit for about 1 hour before serving to allow for the flavors to meld.
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    Can You Use Italian Dressing in Cowboy Caviar

    Yes, you can use store-bought Italian dressing instead of the homemade dressing in this Texas caviar recipe.

    Can I Use Other Beans for This Cowboy Caviar Recipe

    Yes, you can use different beans. You can also use 2 types of beans instead of 3. Either way, it turns out delicious!

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    How To Serve This Salad

    I love making this colorful salad – it’s perfect for your next summer party, a family get-together or a potluck. Cowboy Caviar is a mix between a salad, a salsa,  a side dish, and a dip if served with chips. It is also great as a taco topping or served with grilled meat and fresh gluten-free tortillas.

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    Can You Make Texas Caviar Ahead of Time

    Yes, you can make it a couple of days before you plan to serve it. Chop and add the avocado and tomatoes just before serving. Also, whisk and store the dressing in the refrigerator separately and pour over the salad before serving.

    Everything else (the peppers, corn, and beans) can be mixed together and stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days.

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    Cowboy Caviar

    Cowboy Caviar – a colorful blend of beans and fresh vegetables, made in 15 min. Some people call it Texas caviar, black bean salsa or Southwestern bean dip.
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 424kcal

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    INGREDIENTS

    Cowboy Caviar Salad

    Dressing

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • In a large bowl, mix the bell peppers, onion, corn, beans, and black-eyed peas, chopped tomatoes. Add the sliced avocadoes.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, lime juice, chili powder, oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Pour dressing over the salad and stir until well combined.
    • Serve immediately or refrigerate to blend flavors.

    NUTRITION

    Serving: 191g | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 72.3g | Protein: 23.4g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8.1g | Sodium: 24mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 6.3g
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword 4th of July, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, Healthy, Memorial Day, Summer
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    Comments

    Katherine

    5 stars
    THis is just the most perfect Cowboy Caviar – all the best flavors in one bowl.

    dannii

    All of my favourite things in one bowl. This is great for parties.

    Kushigalu

    5 stars
    What a delicious and colorful side. Must try!

    Chris Collins

    5 stars
    Cowboy caviar is one of my all time faves!! I love your take on this classic 🙂

    Caroline

    5 stars
    I remember a friend making this a couple years ago and I’ve kept meaning to try it myself – your version looks delicious, look forward to trying!

    Veena Azmanov

    5 stars
    So many yummy colors! This looks so delicious I’d love to test it out 🙂

    Chrissie Baker

    5 stars
    Lovely healthy recipe.I would like to make this & have it as an evening snack with my drinks.Thanks I love all your recipes.

    Bee Yinn Low

    5 stars
    I love this !! It combines all my favorite foods together! I can’t wait to try it.

    Brenda

    This recipe will NOT load to print. Something at your end! Once I can print, I plan to make it!!

      Neli | Delicious Meets Healthy

      Hi Brenda,
      What kind of browser are you using? I am using Chrome, and it’s working fine here. I am sending you the print version to your email in case you are still having troubles.

    Maggie

    5 stars
    This is my favorite tortilla chip dip! Thanks so much for sharing! We are beekeepers in Ohio specializing in raw, organically raised honey. We are compiling a list of our favorite recipes and would like to include this one! Do you mind if we link back to this page? Thanks so much!

    Lou

    Turned out delicious! Fresh and full of flavor!

      Delicious Meets Healthy

      Awesome! So glad you liked it!! 🙂

    Maya | Wholesome Yum

    This looks amazing, Nelli! I love colorful dishes like this. Perfect for summer.

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