A Cozy Twist on Cowboy Caviar
A vibrant, bean-filled salad that brings together a medley of fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect as an appetizer or side dish for gatherings.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ⅓ cup Olive oil (virgin)
- ⅓ cup White or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder or one garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- ½ lime Juice of ½ Lime
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Main Ingredients
- 5 pieces Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 15 ounces Black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 11 ounces Corn, drained
- 1 piece Red onion, diced
- 1 piece Red pepper, diced
- ½ piece Green pepper, diced
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 bunch Green onions, sliced
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white or red wine vinegar, garlic powder (or minced garlic), chili powder, lime juice, granulated sugar, and salt until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Roma tomatoes, black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, red onion, red pepper, green pepper, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the bowl of veggies and toss gently until everything is well coated in the dressing.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Just before serving, toss in the green onions and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day; make it a day in advance and hold off on the green onions until serving. Customize with your favorite beans and veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
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