Mediterranean Diet Cowboy Caviar
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Mediterranean Diet Cowboy Caviar takes the classic dish to new heights with a healthy, nutrient-packed twist. Featuring a colorful mix of black beans, chickpeas, fresh vegetables like cucumber, bell peppers, and tomatoes, along with kalamata olives and creamy avocado, it delivers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors. Tangy crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley add depth, while a zesty dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic spices ties it all together beautifully. Perfect as a hearty dip with whole-grain pita chips, a topping for grilled chicken or fish, or a refreshing standalone salad, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy, flavorful dish inspired by the Mediterranean diet. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an easy, crowd-pleasing option for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans, cooked and rinsed
- 1 cup chickpeas, cooked and rinsed
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, avocado, and kalamata olives.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well mixed and coated with the dressing.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper as necessary.
For best flavor, let the Cowboy Caviar sit for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Serve as a dip with whole-grain pita chips, as a topping for grilled chicken or fish, or enjoy it on its own as a refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1959 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.0 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4425 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.6 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.1 g | 218% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.9 g | ||
| Protein | 65.0 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1087 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 4388 mg | 93% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
