Description
Cowboy Caviar delivers a burst of flavor with every bite. Easy to prepare, this vibrant dish combines black-eyed peas, beans, and fresh veggies, making it ideal for parties or a light, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce/425g) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce/425g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (300g)
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or canned (170g)
- 1 red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped (180g)
- ½ cup red onion, chopped (75g)
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil (60ml)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, black beans, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Gradually add the olive oil while whisking.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Allow the mixture to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator prior to serving. If using avocado, add it just before serving, stirring gently to coat in the dressing. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For added spice, consider mixing in jalapeños or other hot peppers.
This dish can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavors.
Serve with tortilla chips for an exciting appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg