Mediterranean Style Cowboy Caviar
I always have a ton of bell peppers and never know what to do with them. PROBLEM SOLVED. And in an incredibly addicting way too! This is a must make snack, side or main. We constantly make it on the weekends and my daughter and I graze on it the whole day. I personally cannot get enough of it but do yourself a favor, and don’t forget the tortilla chips when you make it.
And don’t worry if you are missing an ingredient or two. The first time we made it and filmed it, I forgot the jalapeño and green bell pepper and it still tasted awesome. I would say the non negotiable ingredients are a few bell peppers, the beans, avocados, corn, olives and feta.
The dressing is simple and fantastic. We used white balsamic dressing the last time and it was pure perfection. This is just so perfect because its got the protein from the beans and the all the vegetables and creamy feta – its heaven!
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Cowboy Caviar Salad
Ingredients
- 14 oz black beans, drained + rinsed
- 14 oz pinto beans, drained + rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, fine chop
- 1 yellow bell pepper, fine chope
- 1 orange bell pepper, fine chop
- 1 green bell pepper, fine chop
- 2 jalepeños, fine chop
- 3/4 red onion, fine chop
- 2 cups frozen sweet corn, thawed
- 1 cup black olives, chopped
- 6 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 avocados, fine chop
- Corn Tortilla Chips for scooping
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 small limes, juiced
- 3 tbs white wine vinegar
- 2 tbs honey
- 1 tbs taco seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If you're making this salad ahead assemble everything except the avocados.
- Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust tang or sweetness to your palate.
This is delicious and healthy. I used fresh corn on the cob that I had grilled. Also added some chopped fresh mango and nectarine( 1 of each). Added some nice sweetness to it. And added some chickpeas because I had an open can.
Hi Lynne, Mmmmm I need to try it with the mango and nectarine! Thanks for the feedback!
How long does it last in the fridge. I love your food but the salads are so big and it is only me LOL…
Just made this morning for an afternoon bbq – hope its a HIT!
What type of black olives did you choose for this recipe?
HI Margaret, Kalamata olives!!!
I have a small request, could you also indicate in the metric system and not just in imperial measures?
Hi Lukas, updating now! Sorry about that!
Is this 640 calories per serving or for the entire salad?
I want to know the answer, too! it’s very bad for just one serving!
Absolutely LOVE this receipt! So many ways to adapt it. Perfect with maple sirup! Even my daughter, who loves veggles but isn’t keen on any type of beans, took seconds!
I can’t thank you enough for all these great receipes. This one is also perfect for lunches which makes my life so much easier!
Hi Gabie, glad it was enjoyed by you both! Thanks for trying it!
Just made this. Amazing!! We all enjoyed it! Will make it again!
Hi Annie, glad you all liked the dish! Thanks for the kind review!