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Mexican caviar recipe.

Mexican Caviar (cowboy salad)

author Maricruz Avalos Flores
6 servings
This Mexican caviar recipe is made with vibrant and crispy veggies, beans, and corn. All tossed in a tangy lime dressing. Serve as a dip with tortilla chips, side dish for grilled chicken or steak, or topping for tacos & nachos.
prep 20 minutes
total 20 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • knife + chopping board

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ cups corn kernels (canned or fresh)
  • 1 ½ cups black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1 medium ripe avocado (diced)
  • 1 cup green bell peppers (diced)
  • 1 cup red bell peppers (diced)
  • ⅔ cup red onion (diced)
  • ¼ cup jalapeño peppers (chopped)
  • 1 small bunch cilantro (chopped)

Dressing

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 lime (juiced, about 2 Tablespoons)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey (or sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or hot paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Place all diced vegetables, beans, and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add all ingredients for the dressing in a jar and close it with a tight lid.
  • Shake the jar until all ingredients are nicely emulsified.
  • Pour the dressing into the bowl with vegetables and toss everything until nicely coated.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Chill the salad in the fridge for 20-30 minutes then serve with chips.

Notes

  • Use tomatoes that are ripe but still firm, so they won’t release too much water and change the salad texture.
  • Add the canned ingredients to drain the excess liquid in a strainer so that they won’t add extra moisture to the salad.
  • This recipe is highly customizable. Adjust the spiciness by adding or reducing jalapeños, and experiment with different beans or herbs.
  • Allow the Mexican caviar salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This enhances the flavors and allows the ingredients to meld together.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving as appetizer | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 709mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1349IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg