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Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar: A Colorful No-Cook Delight for Any Occasion

Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and nutritious salad that combines black beans and colorful veggies for a refreshing, no-cook dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Bean Mix
  • 1 can Black Beans drained
  • 1 can Black-Eyed Peas drained
  • 1 cup Corn canned, frozen (thawed), or fresh
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 ripe Tomato diced
  • 0.5 small Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 handful Cilantro finely chopped, optional
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh is best
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to taste teaspoon Sea Salt

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, and corn. Dice the bell pepper and tomato, then finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic powder, and sea salt until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until well-coated.
  4. Let the Cowboy Caviar sit for at least 10 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld.
  5. Serve with tortilla chips or as a side salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 13gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients are key for the best flavor. Customize with your favorite vegetables for variety!

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