Description
This Easy Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and nutritious bean salad that’s perfect for any occasion. With a colorful mix of black beans, black-eyed peas, and fresh vegetables, this dish is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. The tangy lime dressing ties everything together beautifully, making it an ideal snack with tortilla chips or a refreshing side for grilled meats. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, you can enjoy this delightful recipe at picnics, barbecues, or casual get-togethers. Whether you’re looking for a healthy appetizer or a flavorful addition to your meal, this Easy Cowboy Caviar is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces corn (drained)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (diced)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black beans and black-eyed peas, then drain the corn.
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, garlic, and salt until blended.
- Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and gently toss until everything is well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg