The best Texas Cowboy Caviar Salad
The best Texas Cowboy Caviar Salad (Aka Texas caviar recipe or Cowboy caviar), is a mixed veg and bean salad that is the ultimate crowd pleaser! Trust me when I say that this is about to become your new favourite hearty dip/salad! Try serving it with 10 minute Blackened Shrimp Tacos.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 Red Pepper diced
- 1 Green Pepper diced, or use another Red
- ½ Red Onion diced
- 10 slices Pickled Jalapenos diced, optional
- 400 g Black Eyed Peas/Beans from a tin, rinsed and drained or any other small beans
- 400 g Five Bean Salad from a tin, rinsed and drained
- 4 tablespoon Black Olives Slices
- 325 g Baby Plum Tomatoes seeded and chopped into small pieces
- 1 Avocado diced
- 400 g Sweetcorn from a tin
- 50 g Feta diced
- 3 tablespoon Coriander Leaves and Stems finely sliced
Dressing
- 3 Limes Juice only
- 85 g Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Taco Seasoning/Tajin
- 3 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar or Honey
- ¾ teaspoon Chilli Flakes
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Granules
- Salt and Pepper
Other
- Nachos/Tortilla Chips To serve
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the Salad in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together the Lime, Olive Oil, Vinegar, Taco Seasoning, Sugar, Chilli Flakes, Garlic, Salt and Pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle over the dressing and toss to combine. Cover and chill until needed.
Notes
recipe tips
This salad will be a big hit as it is but to make this easy recipe even better, read our top tips below: Fresh Vegetables - This salad is made up of lots of veggies so use crisp, fresh, firm veggies for the best results. Tinned Beans and Veg - Drain the beans and corn well before adding them to the salad. Italian dressing - This recipe can be made with a store brought Italian dressing. Use around 200 ml. Avocado - If you are making it in advance, leave the Avocado out and add it in before serving making sure you mix it through thoroughly. It is an optional add in and can be left out if you prefer. Make Ahead - Make it 1-2 hours before you need it - This Salad tastes better with a bit of time. You can make the dressing up to 3 days in advance. The recipe can be assembled up to a day ahead. Storage: This recipe keeps about 3-4 days in the refrigerator.flavour variations
This recipe is easily adaptable. You can chop it up and change it as you please: Halloumi - You can grate 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 dip keeps well (covered) in the fridge for about 4 days.make ahead
This recipe can be made in advance. You can make the dressing up to a week in advance. Simply store in an airtight container/jar in the refrigerator. You can assemble the full recipe (minus the avocado) up to 8 hours in advance. Just hold on the Avocado. Chop and add it just before serving.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 ChickenNutrition
Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 1900mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 9gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 2693IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg
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