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Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar is a colorful and healthy salsa packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Perfect for parties, snacks, or as a topping!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (or red/yellow for variety)
  • 1 1/2 Cups Frozen Corn (or Hominy)
  • 1 Can Diced Italian or Mexican Style Tomatoes (drained) or 1 1/2 cups sliced grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 Purple Onion (minced)
  • 1 Can Black-eyed Peas (drained and rinsed, 16 ounces)
  • 1 Can Black Beans (drained, 16 ounces)
  • 1 Can Black Olives (sliced and drained, 8 ounces)
  • 1 Cup Italian Dressing
  • 1 Lime (zested and juiced)
  • 1/2 Can Diced Green Chiles (small can)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • 2 Avocados (diced)
  • 1/2 Bunch Cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  • Combine the green bell pepper, frozen corn, diced tomatoes, minced purple onion, black-eyed peas, black beans, and black olives in a large bowl.
  • Add Italian dressing, lime zest, lime juice, diced green chiles, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
  • Before serving, fold in diced avocados and chopped cilantro.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Let the salsa sit overnight for enhanced taste.

  • Author: Rachael
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Southwestern

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg