Addicting Fiber-Rich Bean Salad (Cowboy Caviar)
Addicting Fiber-Rich Bean Salad (Cowboy Caviar)
Ingredients
For the Bean Salad
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 can great northern beans, rinsed (or kidney beans or chickpeas)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced very fine
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced (can substitute green onion for sensitive stomachs)
- 1/2 cup corn, from a can
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/8 cup cilantro, packed, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, from approximately 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon paprika, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon chili lime seasoning, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon lime pepper, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse and drain the can of black beans and the can of great northern beans. Add both types of beans to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the finely diced red bell pepper, diced orange bell pepper, diced red onion, 1/2 cup of corn, and 1 cup of diced cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the beans.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
If using, add 1/8 cup of packed, chopped cilantro and 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese to the bowl. Set the bowl of salad ingredients aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
To prepare the dressing, squeeze the juice from approximately 2 limes into a measuring cup, aiming for 2 to 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into the measuring cup with the lime juice. Add 1 teaspoon of honey.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons each of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili lime seasoning, lime pepper, and ground cumin to the measuring cup. Add salt to taste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Mix the dressing ingredients thoroughly in the measuring cup using a small whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Retrieve the bowl of salad ingredients and pour the prepared dressing over them.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Mix all the ingredients in the bowl thoroughly with a spoon until the dressing is evenly distributed and all components are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This salad tastes even better the next day and can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy with tortilla chips or as a side with rice and chicken.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Addicting Fiber-Rich Bean Salad (Cowboy Caviar)
For the Bean Salad
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 can great northern beans, rinsed (or kidney beans or chickpeas)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced very fine
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced (can substitute green onion for sensitive stomachs)
- 1/2 cup corn, from a can
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/8 cup cilantro, packed, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, from approximately 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon paprika, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon chili lime seasoning, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon lime pepper, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse and drain the can of black beans and the can of great northern beans. Add both types of beans to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the finely diced red bell pepper, diced orange bell pepper, diced red onion, 1/2 cup of corn, and 1 cup of diced cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the beans.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
If using, add 1/8 cup of packed, chopped cilantro and 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese to the bowl. Set the bowl of salad ingredients aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
To prepare the dressing, squeeze the juice from approximately 2 limes into a measuring cup, aiming for 2 to 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into the measuring cup with the lime juice. Add 1 teaspoon of honey.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons each of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili lime seasoning, lime pepper, and ground cumin to the measuring cup. Add salt to taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Mix the dressing ingredients thoroughly in the measuring cup using a small whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Retrieve the bowl of salad ingredients and pour the prepared dressing over them.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Mix all the ingredients in the bowl thoroughly with a spoon until the dressing is evenly distributed and all components are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This salad tastes even better the next day and can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy with tortilla chips or as a side with rice and chicken.
⏱️ 2 min