Description
Cowboy Caviar is a delightful mix of fresh veggies and beans, perfect for a quick appetizer or a healthy side dish. Its vibrant flavors and textures make it a standout recipe, ideal for gatherings or as a nutritious snack. Enjoy it with tortilla chips for a crunchy treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound roma tomatoes seeded, diced
- 1 red onion diced
- ½ cup red pepper diced
- ½ green pepper diced
- 11 ounce canned sweet corn drained
- 15 ounce canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounce canned blackeyed peas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cilantro chopped
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup red or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables and rinse the beans thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, vinegar, chili powder, and salt until well blended.
- Incorporate the diced tomatoes, peppers, diced onion, corn, and beans into the mixture. Gently combine them.
- Add the chopped cilantro and toss everything together.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
For extra flavor, let it chill overnight before serving!
Enjoy as a snack or a hearty side dish at BBQs or potlucks.
Customize with your favorite vegetables or add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
