Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Recipe time....Cowboy Caviar

The hot days of summer are here!  Great grilling time with a party pool, patio or lake time is what our family LOVES:) Here is an easy appetizer you can make quickly, or ahead of time that is yummy....and it has some veggies too!  It is also a great dip to bring to parties that usually gets gobbled up.  Serve with the chips and Enjoy!
Cowboy Caviar
  • 1 can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup frozen, fresh or canned corn
  • 1 small can of black olives, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 small bunch of cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced




Dressing:
  •  3 TB. olive oil
  • 1 TB. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, and mix all the other dip ingredients in a separate large covered bowl.  Add the dressing to the dip and toss gently.  Served chilled with chips or as a side to your favorite grilling dish!

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