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Cowboy Caviar

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It’s a New Year and the thick of the winter. Trying to set financial and health goals are very common. A simple recipe that doesn’t add to life’s stress, provides nutrients that our bodies need more of in the winter, and is budget-friendly. Oh, did I mention there are black eyed peas in it? I think eating them past New Year’s Day will bring extra good luck. 😉

My Mimi makes this dish for family gatherings (Back when we weren’t scared to stand around her kitchen island munching on snacks…), and it is always a hit! She serves with crackers, but I’ve enjoyed it with tortilla chips, on wraps, on top of salads, and by itself as well. It’s a great dish to make and eat on during the week – As well as a party appetizer hit!

The dietitian in me loves the flavor, but also how colorful and nutrient-dense the dish is. Look how pretty!

Cowboy Caviar

An easy, budget-friendly recipe that is versatile to use throughout the week – Use it as a chip dip, top a salad, use it to fill a lunch wrap, or eat as a snack by itself. Packed with nutrients like iron, vitamin C, zinc, fiber, and protein – It's a winner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Can opener
  • Large Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 x 15.25 oz. Can Blackeye Peas
  • 1 x 15.25 oz. Can Black Beans
  • 1 x Can Corn, Whole Kernel
  • 4 Roma Tomatoes, Diced
  • 1 Bell Pepper, Diced (Any Color)
  • 1/2 Bunch Cilantro, Chopped
  • 1 Cup Ken’s Simply Italian Vinaigrette
  • 2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • Optional: 1/2 Red Onion, Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Grab a mixing bowl or large bowl with lid and a spoon – Pop open the cans and drain.
  • Grab a cutting board – Wash and chop those veggies.
  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl, add dressing and salt. Stir. Serve by itself, with crackers, with tortilla chips, on a wrap, on top of a salad – You do you!
  • Cover and refrigerate for up to five days.
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If the world seems cold, make it your business to build fires.

Horace Traubel

Here’s to a magical, refreshing, adventurous 2021! My words for the year: Surrender and Strength. I will use these to help guide me to the woman and Momma I envision being. Surrendering to loosening up my grip on the steering wheel of life that I’m not supposed to have full control over – Continuing to grow and trust life more. Strength (mental & physical) as I transform into a Momma and learn a new role and a new balance for my life to raise my kids up.