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Cowboy Caviar: A Bold and Flavorful Recipe You’ll Love!

Cowboy Caviar is a bold and flavorful dish that combines black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can 15 ounces black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced (optional for heat)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lime juiced

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips or as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding diced mango or pineapple for a sweet twist.
  • You can also substitute the black beans with kidney beans for a different texture.

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