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Cowboy Caviar

A fresh, colorful bean and vegetable salad with a zesty lime dressing, perfect as a dip or side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 0.5 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 0.5 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Combine black beans, black-eyed peas, and corn in a large bowl.
  2. Add tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion. Stir gently.
  3. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin in a small bowl.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Fold in cilantro and avocado just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 320mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 12mg

Notes

For best flavor, chill for 15–30 minutes before serving. Add avocado last to prevent browning.

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