Cowboy Caviar: Easy and Delicious Recipe for Any Gathering

This Cowboy Caviar is a colorful and nutritious dip featuring beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, making it a delightful party starter or zesty snack.

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Prep Time 10

Chill Time 30

Total Time 10

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Southwestern

Servings servings

Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

mixing bowl

Ingredients

Beans and Vegetables

15.5 oz black beans drained and rinsed
15.5 oz black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
15 oz sweet corn drained
1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
0.5 cup red bell pepper diced
0.5 cup orange bell pepper diced
0.5 cup red onion diced

Dressing

1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup olive oil
0.33 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Preparation

Prepare black beans, black-eyed peas, and corn by draining and rinsing them, then pat dry.
In a large mixing bowl, combine beans and corn with chopped cilantro, red and orange bell peppers, and red onion.
In a separate bowl, whisk together chili powder, kosher salt, granulated sugar, olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and stir gently until evenly coated.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

Notes

Chilling the Cowboy Caviar enhances the flavors significantly. Using fresh, high-quality ingredients will improve the taste. Adjust the seasoning to fit your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4g

Keyword Cowboy Caviar, dip, healthy dip, party starter, snack

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