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Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar is a delightful and colorful dish, perfect for gatherings or a fun weeknight snack. This bean and vegetable medley is packed with flavor and versatility.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive oil (virgin)
  • 1/3 cup White or red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder or one garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1/2 each Lime (Juice of 1/2 of a lime)
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Vegetables
  • 5 each Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 15 ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 11 ounce can corn, drained
  • 1 each Red onion, diced
  • 1 each Red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 each Green pepper, diced
  • 1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bunch Green onions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a wide-mouth jar, add the olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, chili powder, lime juice, granulated sugar, and salt. Screw on the lid tightly and shake vigorously until all ingredients are completely blended.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans and black-eyed peas. Then, add the drained corn to ensure no liquid remains.
  3. Dice the red onion, red pepper, and green pepper, and add them to the bowl.
  4. Seed and dice the Roma tomatoes and place them in the bowl.
  5. Rinse, chop, and add fresh cilantro to the mixture.
  6. After shaking the dressing jar, pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Notes

For best quality, store Cowboy Caviar in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Taste improvement occurs after it sits for a while. Avoid excess moisture to prevent mushiness.