Dips and Spreads

Cowboy Caviar

Tangy bean salad marinated in a lime vinaigrette dressing.
Recipe by Beth Moncel
Cost per servingPer serving$0.81
Makes10 servings
Total timeTotal50 minutes
Prep 20 minutes
Prep 20 minutes

Ingredients

Makes 10 servings. Check items off as you go.

Lime Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium lime about 2 tablespoons of juice
  • ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar

Salad

  • One (15-ounce can) black beans drained and rinsed
  • One (15-ounce can) black-eyed peas
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 2 small Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 small jalapeno seeded and diced
  • ¼ red onion diced
  • ¼ cilantro chopped

Optional Salad Add-Ons

  • 1 cup corn thawed
  • 1 medium avocado diced

Directions

  1. Whisk together the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of juice from the lime, balsamic vinegar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Add both cans of beans to a large bowl.
  3. Add the chopped vegetables and cilantro. Add corn, if using.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad, then stir until well coated.
  5. Serve immediately or allow to chill and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Fold in avocado before serving.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 0.5 cup
  • Sodium122mg
  • Calories140
  • Carbohydrates21g
  • Fiber7g
  • Fat3g
  • Protein7g
Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 140calCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSodium: 122mgFiber: 7g
Seasonal
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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