Cowboy caviar salad

Oh yes 😎 Cowboy Caviar Salad—a colorful, zesty, Tex-Mex-style salad that’s perfect as a side, dip, or light meal.

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🥗 Cowboy Caviar Salad

Ingredients (4–6 servings)

Salad

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained (or 1 cup frozen, thawed)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• ½ red onion, finely diced
• 1 jalapeño, minced (optional, for heat)
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 avocado, diced (add just before serving)

Dressing

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime juice (fresh)
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Combine salad ingredients
   In a large bowl, mix beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
2. Make dressing
   Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Toss
   Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
4. Add avocado & serve
   Fold in avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

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Pro Tips

• Let it marinate 30–60 min for flavors to meld (except avocado)
• Add black-eyed peas or cooked quinoa for extra protein
• Serve as a dip with tortilla chips, a side salad, or taco topping
• Adjust spice level with jalapeños or hot sauce

I can also give a healthier, low-carb, or Southwestern-style hearty version with extra veggies and protein 😏.

Do you want me to make that enhanced version?