Description
A vibrant and fresh salad made with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for summer BBQs and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Start by rinsing the beans and corn if using canned. Dice the tomatoes, onion, and peppers, and finely chop the cilantro.
- Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, and cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of olive oil, the juice of 2 limes, 1 teaspoon of cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Combine everything: Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes; this lets the flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve and enjoy: Whether served with tortilla chips or as a side dish, this Cowboy Caviar Salad will steal the show.
Notes
To keep your salad fresh longer, consider adding delicate ingredients, like tomatoes, just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cowboy caviar, salad, summer recipe, healthy salad, party food
