Description
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and flavorful dish that originated in the Southwestern United States, featuring a colorful medley of beans, vegetables, and tangy dressing, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 cup corn
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained black beans, black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, jalapeño, corn, chopped avocado, bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture, and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the ingredients to chill.
Notes
Cowboy Caviar can be served as a dip with tortilla chips, as a topping for grilled meats, or as a side dish. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0