Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and flavorful bean salad that combines black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect as a dip or a side dish, it’s a healthy and satisfying addition to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black beans, black-eyed peas, and corn. Dice the bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño pepper. Chop the fresh cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, diced jalapeño pepper, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss until evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, give the cowboy caviar a good stir. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg