Description
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant, flavorful, and nutrient-packed dip or salad made with fresh vegetables, beans, and a tangy dressing. It’s perfect for parties, meal prep, or as a healthy snack. Serve it with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and bowls.
Ingredients
- Black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- Black-eyed peas (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- Corn kernels (1 cup, fresh or canned)
- Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, diced)
- Bell peppers (1 cup, diced)
- Red onion (½ cup, finely chopped)
- Cilantro (¼ cup, chopped)
- Avocado (1, diced)
- Lime juice (3 tablespoons)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Red wine vinegar (2 tablespoons)
- Honey or agave syrup (1 tablespoon)
- Cumin (1 teaspoon)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and avocado. Chop the cilantro.
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, and prepared vegetables.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine and Toss: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added crunch, include diced jalapeños or crushed tortilla chips.
- Adjust seasoning and lime juice to your taste preference.
- Consume within 2 days for best freshness; the avocado may brown slightly but will still taste great.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g