Easy Cowboy Caviar
A vibrant, flavorful dip or salad that combines beans, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 15 oz. can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups corn
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic powder, and sea salt in a small bowl.
- Rinse and drain the black-eyed peas and black beans under cold water.
- Chop the bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Combine the beans, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve the Cowboy Caviar in an attractive bowl and enjoy with tortilla chips or as a topping for various dishes.
Notes
Customize with jalapeños for heat or diced avocado for creaminess. Let flavors meld by chilling overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cowboy caviar, bean dip, party dip, vegetarian appetizer, colorful salad