Description
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and refreshing salad that will steal the spotlight at your next gathering. This colorful dish combines the crunch of fresh vegetables with hearty beans, creating a delightful medley that packs a punch of flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, Cowboy Caviar is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to be enjoyed in various ways. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this salad will impress your guests with its zesty taste and vibrant colors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
- 15-ounce can black-eyed peas (rinsed and drained)
- 15-ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn (thawed)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Roma tomatoes, black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, red onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, white vinegar, chili powder, and kosher salt to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours before serving or enjoy immediately at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg