Description
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and nutritious dip that brings together a delightful medley of beans, corn, and fresh vegetables. This colorful dish is perfect for gatherings or as a zesty snack at home. With its refreshing flavors and appealing presentation, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes and packed with fiber and protein, Cowboy Caviar is a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy in various ways—whether as a dip, salad topping, or side dish. The adaptability in flavor allows you to tailor it to your taste buds, making it an excellent addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup orange bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup white apple vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black beans, black-eyed peas, and sweet corn thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans and corn with chopped cilantro, diced red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together chili powder, kosher salt, granulated sugar, olive oil, white apple vinegar, fresh lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg