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Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar: A Colorful Twist on Your Favorite Appetizer

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Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant, versatile appetizer bursting with flavors and perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup sweet corn can substitute with shoepeg or frozen corn
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes drained
Creaminess
  • 1 medium avocado diced just before serving
Flavor
  • 0.5 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 handful cilantro chopped, optional
  • 0.5 cup zesty Italian dressing homemade can replace bottled
  • 1 medium lime fresh juice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the black beans, black-eyed peas, sweet corn, and diced tomatoes. Gently stir until combined.
  2. Dice the avocado and fold it gently into the mixture to maintain texture.
  3. Add the chopped onion and cilantro to the bowl and mix thoroughly.
  4. Pour the zesty Italian dressing and lime juice over the ingredients and stir gently until coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Serve Cowboy Caviar in a bowl with tortilla chips or as a salad beside grilled meats.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, prepare a day in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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