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Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant, easy-to-make salad that combines black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: SALADS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 15 oz black beans Rinse and drain to remove excess sodium.
  • 15 oz black-eyed peas Can substitute with kidney beans.
  • 1.5 cups corn Fresh is best, canned or frozen works too.
  • 1.5 cups tomatoes Cherry or grape tomatoes recommended.
For the Veggies
  • 1 whole red bell pepper Adds sweetness and color.
  • 1 whole green bell pepper Can be swapped for cucumber.
  • 0.5 whole red onion Soak in cold water to reduce sharpness.
For the Creaminess
  • 1 whole avocado Add lime juice to prevent browning.

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • whisk
  • airtight container

Method
 

How to Make Cowboy Caviar
  1. Combine all the base ingredients in a large bowl: black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion. Mix until everything is well-blended and colorful.
  2. Fold in the avocado and chopped cilantro gently to keep the avocado pieces intact.
  3. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a separate bowl until well combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with tortilla chips for an extra crunchy delight. Best served cold.

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