Fresh Cowboy Caviar Salad Bowl
A vibrant southwestern-style salad made with black beans, corn, fresh veggies, and a tangy lime dressing. Perfect as a healthy snack, side dish, or party favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes (for blanching corn, optional)
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack / Side Dish
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
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- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or thawed frozen
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 medium limes (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly and set aside to drain well.
- Finely dice the red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, mince the jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat), and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
- Measure 1 cup of corn kernels. If using fresh corn, blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the black beans, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro together.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to marry.
- Before serving, gently stir and adjust salt or lime juice if needed.
Notes
[‘Drain beans well and pat dry to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Toss gently to keep beans intact and veggies crisp.’, ‘Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.’, ‘Chill salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.’, ‘Remove jalapeño seeds for less heat or add cayenne for more kick.’, ‘Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.’, ‘Use a sharp knife to avoid bruising vegetables.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 7
Keywords: cowboy caviar, salad bowl, black beans, corn salad, healthy snack, southwestern salad, vegan, gluten-free