Cowboy Caviar

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Authored by:
  • Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, CCMS

Fresh and Refreshing

This vibrant cowboy caviar-style bean veggie salad combines beans, crunchy vegetables, corn and avocado in a zesty honey garlic lime vinaigrette. A refreshing, nutrient-dense dish packed with plant-based protein and antioxidants, this recipe is a perfect summer side dish or a crowd-pleasing snack that can be enjoyed with blue corn tortilla chips.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves: 8 (1.25 cup servings)

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Recipe courtesy of
  • Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, CCMS Director of Culinary Medicine | AdventHealth Whole Health Institute

Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • ½ cups diced English cucumber
  • ½ cups diced red onion
  • ½ cups cilantro, chopped

HoneyGarlic Lime Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 2 limes, approximately 3-4 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the edamame, beans, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and avocado.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce until well-combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
  4. Serve as a side salad or as a dip with tortilla chips.

Category Tags

Gluten-free
Good source of plant protein
High fiber
Peanut-free
Salads
Tree nut-free
Vegetables
Vegetarian

About the Recipe Author

Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, LD, is an integrative dietitian culinary nutrition expert with nearly two decades of experience working towards improving the health of others. She is passionate about educating others how to harness the healing power of food and healthful lifestyle changes.

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