Description
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and zesty bean salad that combines black beans, black-eyed peas, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a tangy chili-lime vinaigrette. This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a healthy snack at home. With its colorful presentation and bold flavors, Cowboy Caviar not only delights the palate but is also incredibly easy to prepare, making it suitable for both novice cooks and kitchen veterans alike. Serve it as a dip with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos or salads, or enjoy it on its own for a nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans (15.25 oz)
- 1 can black-eyed peas (15.5 oz)
- 1–3/4 cups sweet corn
- 1–3/4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons finely diced jalapeño
- 2 ripe avocados (optional)
- Dressing: lime juice, red wine vinegar, chili powder, olive oil, spices
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by dicing them into uniform pieces. Sauté corn in olive oil until cooked and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, black-eyed peas, and all prepped vegetables.
- For the dressing, mix lime juice and zest with other ingredients in a mason jar; shake well.
- Just before serving, gently stir in diced avocados and drizzle with dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg