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    11th August 2022 Healthy Recipes

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    The BEST Cowboy Caviar Salad

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    The BEST Cowboy Caviar Salad - Trust me when I say that this is about to become your new favourite dip/salad! Fresh, healthy vibrant, delicious salad with mixed beans, veg, corn and a yummy dressing. Ready to eat in 15 minutes, this recipe is super adaptable and is usually served with Nachos/Tortilla Chips. It can also be used as a topping for tacos or as a side to grilled meat/fish.

    Cowboy Caviar Salad in a large oval dish with Nachos

    Easy Cowboy Caviar Salad

    This recipe has recently become a viral  tik tok hit but I have been making it a while now. I first came across it when I was looking for a layered dip recipe for a BBQ! It is one recipe everyone raves about!

    This popular Midwestern Salad is the perfect side dish for gatherings, picnics, BBQ's and Parties.

    The lightly salted Tortillas pair perfectly with the freshness of the vegetables and slightly acidic and subtly spiced salad.

    I made this cowboy caviar for 3 weekends in a row.  If you live in the UK, you know how hot it has been recently. I wasn’t about to turn any extra heat on and actually cook.

    This cowboy caviar salad is really easy to make. It is a matter of chopping your veg, assembling and drizzling over that delicious dressing.

    Recipe Ingredients and Notes

    Black Beans and Five Bean Salad - This makes up the bulk of the dish.

    Honey  & Sugar - Feel free to adjust quantites according to your taste.

    Black Olives - Add a lot of flavour.

    Jalapenos - For a slightly spiced kick.

    Peppers - Red, Orange or Yellow for added crunch.

    Avocado - This adds a delicious creamyness and I have tried it without, it isn't as good.

    Red Onion -  I wouldn't sub these for white onions or spring onions.

    Lime And Vinegar -  You can sub Lemon instead.

    Corn - I prefer tinned Corn.

    Feta - Adds a delicious salty tang.

    Olive Oil - This is the base of the dressing.

    Tomato - Cherry or baby Plum work best.

    Coriander - for added flavour. This can be skipped if you prefer.

    Tajin or Taco Seasoning - This is not essential but I love to just sprinkle a bit over.

    Salt and Pepper

    How to make the BEST Cowboy Caviar Salad

    Dice all the Vegetables and combine with the rinsed Beans and Corn in a large bowl. 

    Corn and Beans in a bowl

    Peppers added to bowl of Vegetables

    Olives and red onions added to bowl

    Feta and coriander added to veg bowl

    Make the dressing, by whisking together the Honey, Lime, Olive Oil, Vinegar, Salt and Pepper, Sugar and Taco Seasoning together.

    Dressing ingredients in a bowl

    Drizzle over the dressing and toss to combine. Cover and chill until needed.

    Cowboy caviar salad in a oval dish with spoons

    Recipe Tips

    Veg - Try and chop your Veg to a similar size to the Beans. This helps the dressing to coat everything evenly.

    Avocados - Slice in half, score into small cubes and scoop into a bowl

    Make Ahead - Make it 1-2 hours before you need it - This Salad tastes better with a bit of time.

    If you are making it any longer in advance, leave the Avocado out and add it in before serving making sure you mix it through thoroughly.

    Corn - Use Fresh, Frozen or tinned. If using froze, rinse thoroughly.

    Beans - You can use other types of beans such as Black Eyes Beans or Kidney Beans. Rinse the beans thoroughly otherwise they have a funny taste.

    Tomatoes - Baby Plum Tomatoes work best in this recipe.

    Coriander - If you aren't into Coriander, simply add a sliced Spring Onion.

    Serve - with Tortillas/Nachos.

    Chopper - Use for ease.

    Flavour Variations

    This recipe is easily adaptable. You can chop it up and change it as you please:

    Halloumi - You can great over some Halloumi instead of the Feta.

    Chicken - Serve with cooked chopped Chicken or Prawns on top/mixed in.

    Seeds - Sprinkle over your favourite seeds.

    Vegetables - Add chopped Cucumber and other Veggies you like.

    Rice - Mix through to make a Rice Salad.

    Pasta - Mix through to make a Pasta Salad.

    Spices - Sprinkle over your favourite Spice mix.

    Dressing - Use a bottled Italian dressing instead for ease. 

    Servings

    This Recipe serves between 8 - 12 as a side.

    Storage

    This recipe keeps well (covered) in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

    Make Ahead

    You can make the dressing up to a week in advance.

    You can assemble the full recipe (minus the avocado) up to 8 hours in advance.

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH THE BEST COWBOY CAVIAR SALAD

    This salad work well as a side with:

    Crunch Wraps

    Quesadillas

    Tortilla Wraps

    Burritos

    Fajitas

    Tacos

    Taco Soup

    Grilled Meats or any Meats such as Air Fryer Whole Chicken

    More easy salad recipes:

    Roast Cauliflower Salad with Zingy dressing

    Vegetable and Herby Citrus Quinoa Salad

    The Best Vegan Salad Recipe

    Chopped Feta Salad

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    Cowboy Caviar Salad in a large oval dish with Nachos
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    The BEST Cowboy Caviar Salad

    The BEST Cowboy Caviar Salad - Trust me when I say that this is about to become your new favourite dip/salad! Fresh, healthy vibrant, delicious salad with mixed beans, veg, corn and a yummy dressing. Ready to eat in 15 minutes, this recipe is super adaptable and is usually served with Nachos/Tortilla Chips. It can also be used as a topping for tacos or as a side to grilled meat/fish.

    Course Sides
    Cuisine Midwestern, Texas
    Keyword Cowboy caviar salad, Easy Cowboy caviar salad, Midwestern Cowboy caviar salad, Quick Cowboy caviar salad, Texas Cowboy caviar salad
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 10
    Calories 278 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    Salad

    • 1 Red Pepper diced
    • 1 Orange Pepper diced, or use another Red
    • ½ Red Onion diced
    • 10 slices Pickled Jalapenos diced
    • 400 g Black Beans from a tin, rinsed and drained
    • 400 g Five Bean Salad from a tin, rinsed and drained
    • 4 tbsp Black Olives Slices
    • 1 Avocado diced
    • 50 g Feta diced
    • Nachos/Tortilla Chips To serve
    • ¼ Coriander Leaves and Stems fienly sliced

    Dressing

    • 3 Limes Juice only
    • 100 g Olive Oil
    • 55 g White Wine Vinegar
    • 2 - 3 tbsp Taco Seasoning/Tajin
    • 2 - 3 tbsp Honey
    • 3 tbsp Sugar
    • Salt and Pepper

    Instructions

    1. Combine the ingredients for the Salad in a large bowl.

    2. Make the dressing by whisking together the Lime, Olive Oil, Vinegar, Taco Seasoning, Honey, Sugar and Salt and Pepper in a small bowl.

    3. Drizzle over the dressing and toss to combine. Cover and chill until needed.

    Recipe Notes

    Recipe Tips

    Veg - Try and chop your Veg to a similar size to the Beans. This helps the dressing to coat everything evenly.

    Avocados - Slice in half, score into small cubes and scoop into a bowl

    Make Ahead - Make it 1-2 hours before you need it - This Salad tastes better with a bit of time.

    If you are making it any longer in advance, leave the Avocado out and add it in before serving making sure you mix it through thoroughly.

    Corn - Use Fresh, Frozen or tinned. If using froze, rinse thoroughly.

    Beans - You can use other types of beans such as Black Eyes Beans or Kidney Beans. Rinse the beans thoroughly otherwise they have a funny taste.

    Tomatoes - Baby Plum Tomatoes work best in this recipe.

    Coriander - If you aren't into Coriander, simply add a sliced Spring Onion.

    Serve - with Tortillas/Nachos.

    Chopper - Use for ease.

    Flavour Variations

    This recipe is easily adaptable. You can chop it up and change it as you please:

    Halloumi - You can great over some Halloumi instead of the Feta.

    Chicken - Serve with cooked chopped Chicken or Prawns on top/mixed in.

    Seeds - Sprinkle over your favourite seeds.

    Vegetables - Add chopped Cucumber and other Veggies you like.

    Rice - Mix through to make a Rice Salad.

    Pasta - Mix through to make a Pasta Salad.

    Spices - Sprinkle over your favourite Spice mix.

    Dressing - Use a bottled Italian dressing instead for ease. 

    Servings

    This Recipe serves between 8 - 12 as a side.

    Storage

    This recipe keeps well (covered) in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

    Make Ahead

    You can make the dressing up to a week in advance.

    You can assemble the full recipe (minus the avocado) up to 8 hours in advance.

    Nutrition Facts
    The BEST Cowboy Caviar Salad
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 278 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 10g
    Cholesterol 4mg1%
    Sodium 1900mg83%
    Potassium 530mg15%
    Carbohydrates 33g11%
    Fiber 9g38%
    Sugar 16g18%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 2693IU54%
    Vitamin C 50mg61%
    Calcium 72mg7%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Fatima says

      January 05, 2023 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      This salad slaps!

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      • Safira says

        January 05, 2023 at 4:21 pm

        Glad you liked it Fatima. Thankyou

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