Easy Cowboy Caviar
This easy cowboy caviar recipe is made with a variety of canned beans, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, and fresh garlic, all tossed in a simple dressing. Great for making ahead!
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Ingredients
Cowboy Caviar
- 15.5 oz black beans
- 15.5 oz pinto beans
- 15.5 oz northern beans
- 15.5 oz navy beans
- 15.5 oz garbanzo beans
- 1 red onion
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 1 red pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cucumber
Dressing
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Make the Dressing
- Combine the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Make the Salad
- Drain and rinse the beans, then add them to a large mixing bowl.
- Finely mince the garlic, cut the onion, bell peppers, and cucumber into a small dice, then add them to the bowl.
Dress and Toss
- Add the dressing to the bowl, and toss with a large spoon to combine.
Store
- Refrigerate cowboy caviar in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.
Helpful Tips for Cowboy Caviar
- Let it chill - This recipe tastes great right away, but it’s even better after an hour in the fridge. Make the dip ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir - As the dip sits, the dressing sinks to the bottom of the bowl. Toss the dip before serving so the dressing coats the veggies and beans for the best flavor.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve as a simple dip with tortilla chips for an easy appetizer.
- Makes an excellent side dish full of healthy fiber and fresh vegetables.
- Spoon it over tacos in place of pico de gallo on your next taco night.
Nutrition
Serving: 195gCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 54.1gProtein: 16.3gFat: 7.9gSaturated Fat: 1.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.7gSodium: 200.1mgPotassium: 784.6mgFiber: 16.4gSugar: 8.8gVitamin A: 374IUVitamin C: 35.5mgCalcium: 104.6mgIron: 4.5mg
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