Description
Cowboy Caviar is a fresh and vibrant dish featuring a colorful mix of beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, and fresh herbs tossed in a tangy, zesty dressing. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for serving as a dip, side, or light meal, offering a delicious balance of textures and natural flavors that impresses at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Beans
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 to 2 jalapeños, finely diced (adjust for heat preference)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables and Beans: Drain and rinse the black beans and black-eyed peas thoroughly to remove excess liquid. Finely dice the bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño. Chop the fresh cilantro and place all these ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and pepper until fully combined to create a zesty dressing that enhances the flavors.
- Toss It All Together: Pour the dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every bite is evenly coated with the dressing and herbs, maintaining the mixture’s texture.
- Let it Marinate: Allow the Cowboy Caviar to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes or refrigerate it for an hour. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and intensify, creating a vibrant taste experience.
Notes
- Use fresh produce for the best flavor and texture.
- Allow the mixture to rest to deepen flavor penetration.
- Adjust the jalapeño quantity gradually to control spice level.
- Serve cold or at room temperature to maintain freshness.
- Toss gently to avoid mashing beans and tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cowboy Caviar, bean salad, colorful dip, gluten free appetizer, plant-based, easy recipe
