Amazing Bean Salad Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy caviar is one of those easy recipes to throw together, but if you ask my daughter Isabella, she will say it’s a bean salad! Plus it’s low Weight Watchers points! It is also full of protein.

Thank you to Bush Beans for sponsoring this Amazing Bean Salad Cowboy Caviar recipe, regardless all opinoins are my own.

Beans are one of those pantry essentials I never let my house run out of.   Pinto, Garbanzo, and Black Beans are my most commonly used beans for recipes in my house, the perfect way to add some extra protein to the meal.  Cowboy Caviar is the first cold dish I have made using beans, and we loved how it turned out! Plus, it is only 1 Weight Watchers Point per serving.

Amazing Bean Salad Cowboy Caviar Ingredients

• Black Beans 
• Garbanzo Chick Peas 
• Sweet Corn– I used canned corn for this, I find canned corn to be a bit firmer than cooked frozen corn.
• Tomatoes-I hate to cut tomatoes, so I used diced canned tomatoes to make this. Either will work in the recipe; just be sure to remove excess liquid.  
• Red Onion
• Cilantro– Fresh or dried cilantro can be used for the recipe and also can be omitted if you are not a fan.
• Yellow Pepper 

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Bean Salad Cowboy Caviar Dressing Ingredients:

• Olive Oil 
• Lime Juice 
• Balsamic Vinegar– I don’t use this much, but it also goes into my Watermelon Salad and my Garlic Dipping Oil. It does blend well with the other ingredients in the dressing
• Chili Powder 
• Cumin
• Salt
• White Sugar 

How To Make Bean Salad Cowboy Caviar:

Open your cans and place them in a strainer and then rinse with cold water. Allow the beans and corn to drip over the sink while you prep the veggies. 

Cut up your onion, cilantro, pepper, and tomato if you choose fresh instead of canned. Save some of your cilantro off to the side for garnishment if serving at a get-together. 

In a small bowl, mix together all your dressing ingredients.  

In a larger bowl that can be covered, mix everything, including the dressing.

Mix well and then garnish with more cilantro.

Cover to store in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Serve with chips and crackers, or even eat it as is. 

What to serve with Cowboy Caviar

• Tortilla Chips
• As toppings on Salad
• Enchilada Soup
• Tacos
• Enchiladas
• Fajitas

How To Store Bean Salad

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days after making. Be sure to stir again, as the dressing will settle in storage.

Weight Watchers Points Breakdown for Cowboy Caviar

Be sure to recalculate your points whenever you make a recipe for the most accurate points for your plan.  I love finding recipes like this that are low points to pair with my favorites or give me wiggle room in my day for other food. Mine worked out to 1 point per serving.

Macros For Bean Salad

When following the recipe card amounts and 12 servings, the calories are 121, 18 grams of carbs, 3 grams of fat, and 5 grams of protein.

I calculated this information using a third-party tool and are meant to be a helpful reference only. Actual values will vary based on the specific ingredients, brands, and portion sizes you use.

Amazing Bean Salad Cowboy Caviar

Jennifer Johnson

This Cowboy Caviar aka bean salad is the perfect light dish to make! Perfect for BBQs, tailgating, light lunches,and full of protein.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 minute min

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 12 Servings

Calories 121 kcal

Equipment

• over the sink strainer
• Mixing Bowl
• Serving Bowl

Ingredients

  

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• 15 Ounce Black Beans
• 16 Ounce Garbanzo Chick Peas
• 15 Ounce Sweet Corn
• 14.5 Ounce Diced Tomatoes
• 1/2 Red Onion
• Cilantro
• Yellow Pepper

Amazing Bean Salad Cowboy Caviar Dressing Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 3 Tablespoon Lime Juice
• 1/2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 Teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Sugar

Instructions

 

• Open your cans and place them in a strainer and then rinse with cold water. Allow the beans and corn to drip over the sink while you prep the veggies.
• In a small bowl mix together all your dressing ingredients.
• In a larger bowl that can be covered start to mix in everything including the dressing.
• Mix well and cover to store in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• Serve with chips, crackers, or even eat it as is.

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Notes

Nutrition information and macros are automatically calculated using a third-party tool and are meant to be a helpful reference only. Actual values will vary based on the specific ingredients, brands, and portion sizes you use. For the most accurate results, we recommend calculating your own macros using your preferred tracking app and exact ingredients. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider or registered dietician for personalized dietary advice.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 3g

Keyword baked beans, bean salad, cowboy caviar

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A Note From Jenny

When starting any healthy lifestyle, consult a doctor to address any personal health concerns. Some things can only be addressed medically and by a professional. Blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and hormones checked at a physical before starting and at least once a year, as these all can affect an active lifestyle.

With so many different programs, such as Weight Watchers, Keto, and macros, it can be hard to know what to pick. (If you’re interested in Weight Watchers, you can sign up -> here and sign up for $10/month for 10 months.)

I personally use the app Myfitnesspal to track my food.  I use macros and focus on High Protein (calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrates) and rotate through cuts and maintenance calories. (Use a calculator like this -> here)  . I did WW for years, but now that I am more maintenance, with cuts throughout the year, and focusing on mobility with strength training. There is no right or wrong answer, as all bodies are different.