I was trying to think of a recipe for an appetizer/dip that was a little bit more “healthy” and fresh than the ones I usually make. I remembered a friend making “Cowboy Caviar” at a BBQ one time so I did a little research. I found tons and tons of recipes online for cowboy caviar and no two were alike. I decided to combine a couple, add some of my favorite ingredients and see what happened. I made enough to feed an army, and if I had one over it would have been gone, it was yummy! Here’s my recipe for Cowboy Caviar… Make it for Cinco De Mayo or your next BBQ, it really was a hit!
COWBOY CAVIAR- Mountain Style 🙂
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 orange pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
1 can of black-eyed peas (can use dried, just cook and drain)
1 can of black beans (can use dried, just cook and drain)
1 can of pinto beans (can use dried, just cook and drain)
1 can of corn (can use frozen, just cook and drain)
Fresh Cilantro
OPTIONAL:
Chopped Pineapple, Avocado, and/or Mango
Drain and rinse all ingredients. Toss in LARGE bowl.
DRESSING: Bring 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar and 1 c. oil to a boil. Remove from heat immediately and dissolve 1/2 c. sugar into mixture. Cool. Pour dressing over chopped ingredients & chill. Serve with dipping chips or really you could even eat it like a salad… DELICIOUS
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