The Ultimate Cowboy Caviar Recipe {Best Dressing!}

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The Ultimate Cowboy Caviar Recipe {Best Dressing!}

This Cowboy Caviar is a great vegetarian lunch that packs a big protein punch. It's full of veggies and beans, with the best tangy dressing!

Prep Time30

Resting time2

Total Time2 30

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 522kcal

Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice the juice from 1 lime
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Salad

1 can black beans rinsed and drained
1 can black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
1 hothouse tomato diced
3 cups frozen corn defrosted
1 jalapeno deseeded and minced, leave out if you don't like spice
4 green onions sliced
1 bell pepper diced, any colour
1 small red onion diced
1 avocado diced
Tortilla chips to serve

Instructions

Mix ingredients under the dressing heading together in a large bowl, then add in remaining ingredients, tossing gently to combine.
Let sit at least 2 hours for the flavours to develop, then serve and enjoy! This recipe can be made up to 2 days in advance if bringing to a party.

Notes

NOTE: The serving sizes are meal-sized servings. If serving as an appetizer with tortilla chips, this recipe serves 8 people. Chips are not included in the nutritional info.

If you’re not a fan of spice, swap out the jalapeno for extra bell peppers instead or use half the jalapenos.

Let this dish rest for at least 2 hours so it has plenty of time to soak in the flavours.

Store any leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Serve your cowboy caviar with tortilla chips, on its own for a low-carb option or as a topping for your tacos!

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