Avocado Cowboy Caviar

September 20, 2022

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average rating is 4 out of 5

This cross between a salsa and a salad makes a tasty main dish when paired with a hearty starch like potatoes.

Requires no cooking. Cowboy caviar comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it a great meal for a hot summer day.
Packed with plant based protein. Black beans and pumpkin seeds are rich in plant based protein as well as other micronutrients.
Rich in healthy fats. Avocado is a key ingredient which is rich in monounsaturated fats. Your body uses these fats to keep your skin and hair shiny, among other essential functions.

½ medium or 1 small avocado

1 small persian cucumber

¼ onion

¼ bell pepper

½ medium tomato

2 tbsp black beans

2 tbsp frozen corn

1 tbsp pumpkin seeds

½ lemon

1 small handful cilantro

1 tbsp taco seasoning

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

MAKE DRESSING: Add lemon juice, finely chopped cilantro, taco seasoning, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Mix well until combined. Set aside.
PREP: Place corn in a bowl of hot water for 5 minutes while you prep the rest of the ingredients. Cut avocado in half. Remove pit and skin. Dice into ½ inch cubes. Dice cucumber. Finely chop onion. Dice bell pepper. Dice tomato. Rinse black beans. Drain corn.
ASSEMBLE: Place all ingredients from step 2 into a medium bowl. Pour dressing over the top. Add pumpkin seeds. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed and covered in dressing.
SERVE: Eat with starch of choice.

How should I eat cowboy caviar? Cowboy caviar is best eaten at room temperature or chilled.
What can I eat with cowboy caviar? Cowboy caviar can be eaten as a side salad, a dip for chips, or with a side of grain or other starch. I chose to have it as a lighter dinner with garlic herb roasted sweet potatoes.
How do I store cowboy caviar? Cowboy caviar will last up to a week in the fridge in an airtight container.