Ultimate Delicious Cowboy Caviar
A vibrant and flavor-packed appetizer made with beans, fresh veggies, and a zesty lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounce) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed and drained black beans, black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, jalapeño, corn, chopped avocado, bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro in a large bowl.
- Mix together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture, and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the ingredients to chill.
Notes
Serve with tortilla chips or as a side with grilled meats or tacos. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add avocado just before serving to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg