Description
A vibrant and flavorful salsa-like appetizer perfect for gatherings, packed with protein and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can corn (drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1–2 jalapeños (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash thoroughly, chop tomatoes, finely dice onion, and chop the bell pepper.
- Open cans of black-eyed peas, black beans, and corn; drain and rinse well.
- Toss in a large mixing bowl the black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Fold in diced avocado and jalapeños gently.
- Add chopped cilantro and squeeze lime juice over everything.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, let the Cowboy Caviar chill and the flavors meld together before serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cowboy Caviar, appetizer, healthy salsa, summer recipe, party food