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Cowboy Caviar

Bright and colorful, this cowboy caviar dip is fresh, healthy, and can be customized to suit your taste. Perfect for parties, snacks, or healthy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beans & Veggies
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed For protein and flavor
  • 1 can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed For added texture
  • 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen Sweetness complements the other ingredients
  • 1 bell pepper, diced Choose any color you like
  • 1 tomato, diced Adds freshness
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped For crunch and flavor
  • 1 jalapeño, diced (optional) Add for heat
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (optional) Skip if you dislike cilantro
Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Heart-healthy fat
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice For acidity and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, tomato, red onion, and jalapeño (if using).
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and salt.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Gently fold in the cilantro (if using).
  5. Let the cowboy caviar sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

Can be served on tortilla chips, used as a burrito filling, or as a topping for grilled proteins. Keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days for best flavor.