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Cowgirl Caviar

Cowgirl Caviar is a fresh and vibrant bean salad packed with colorful vegetables, creamy feta, and a bright lemon-herb dressing. This easy no-cook dish is perfect as a side salad, dip with chips, or a light lunch. It’s full of bold Mediterranean-style flavors and comes together in just minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Servings 8 servings
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives roughly chopped
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the black-eyed peas, cannellini beans, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, mint, parsley, and feta cheese to a large bowl.
  • Toss the salad ingredients gently until evenly combined.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper for about 1 minute until emulsified.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Cover and chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Serve chilled as a side dish or with pita chips.

Notes

This salad tastes even better after a few hours in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to blend together.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal
Keyword bean salad, cowgirl caviar, fresh summer salad, healthy appetizer, Party Dip
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