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Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar: The Colorful Appetizer You’ll Love

Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and versatile appetizer combining beans and fresh veggies, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Black Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Black-Eyed Peas Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Frozen or fresh
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Drained
  • 1 medium Avocado Diced just before serving
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Onion Red or green
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Omit if not a fan
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Zesty Italian Dressing Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 lime Lime Juice Freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large spoon
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cowboy Caviar
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed black beans, black-eyed peas, drained sweet corn, and diced tomatoes. Stir in the diced avocado, chopped onion, and chopped cilantro.
  2. Pour in the zesty Italian dressing and freshly squeezed lime juice over the combined ingredients. Fold the dressing into the mixture, ensuring each ingredient is evenly coated.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate the Cowboy Caviar for at least one hour.
  4. Once chilled, gently stir the Cowboy Caviar and serve it in a colorful bowl alongside tortilla chips for dipping or as a side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Allow the Cowboy Caviar to chill for at least one hour to enhance flavors. It can be served as a dip or a vibrant side dish.

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