Is cowboy caviar healthy?
Is cowboy caviar healthy?
Is cowboy caviar healthy? Yes! This cowboy caviar recipe is from the 1940’s, and is a favorite appetizer and side dish at social events across the Southwest, and seems to show up in some version at most pot lucks, dinner’s or gatherings, everywhere. It’s usually an empty bowl by the end of the event, and it’s a great way to incorporate lot’s of fresh veggies and beans into your diet, this healthy cowboy caviar dressed up with a sweet zesty dressing and crunchy chips is full of so much flavor as well as vitamin c. This will surely go in your favorites for parties and family gatherings. It’s a great appetizer, or starter as well, be sure to serve this bean salad with organic corn chips.
This easy recipe is full of healthy ingredients like beans, vinegar, and peppers. this recipe is made with three different types of beans and beans are loaded with good fiber, healthy fats, and vitamins, they are known to keep you full longer and aid in preventing heart disease. Bell peppers are full of vitamin e and are wonderful for your skin, this wonderful salad is one of my favorite ways to eat bell peppers, loaded with great flavor.
This cowboy dip is also made with a homemade dressing, full of tangy flavor, but also a much healthier dressing instead of a dressing purchased in the grocery store. Most grocery store dressings are loaded with a lot of sugar and other preservitives, but the best part of this recipe is that the dressing is homemade.
Fresh ingredients you will need:
- green bell pepper
- red pepper
- Black beans
- Black-eyed peas
- Pinto beans
- Grape tomatoes
- Cilantro
- Frozen sweet corn
- Garlic
- Limes
- Lime zest
- Red wine vinegar
- Red onion
- Green onions
- Olive Oil
- Honey
- Sugar
- Coarse ground garlic salt
- Seasoned pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin
- garlic powder
- Chili powder
- Tortilla chips for dipping
HERE’S WHAT YOU DO:
In a large mixing bowl, mix chopped green pepper, chopped crunchy red bell peppers, black beans, black eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, fresh corn, garlic, red onion, green onion, squeezed juice from the limes, and lime zest. Mix all ingredients until well blended. In a separate large bowl, mix olive oil, honey and sugar, garlic salt, seasoned pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili powder, until well blended. Pour dressing over vegetables and beans, and toss to coat, making sure all ingredients are well blended. Serve with Tortilla chips, and enjoy!
How do I store leftover texas caviar recipe?
You can store leftover dip in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge, plus it’s always better the next day.
Can i incorporate this recipe into my meal prep schedule?
Absolutely! This salad is great to serve with a grilled chicken breast, on top of rice, or a great addition on top of a side salad.
Is cowboy caviar healthy?
Ingredients
- 1 Green bell pepper – chopped
- 1 Red bell pepper – chopped
- 15 oz black beans
- 15 oz Black-eyed peas
- 8 oz pinto beans
- 1/2 cup Grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup sweet corn
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 3 green onions
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix chopped green pepper, chopped crunchy red bell peppers, black beans, black eyed peas, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, fresh corn, garlic, red onion, green onion, squeezed juice from the limes, and lime zest.
- Mix all ingredients until well blended. In a separate large bowl, mix olive oil, honey and sugar, garlic salt, seasoned pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili powder, until well blended.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and beans, and toss to coat, making sure all ingredients are well blended. Serve with Tortilla chips, and enjoy!
If you enjoyed this recipe be sure to try our recipe for Texmex chicken and rice soup.
