If you’re looking for a dish that’s fresh, colorful, and delicious, then you’ve come to the right place. This Cowgirl Caviar checks all those boxes and then some! Packed with beans, crisp vegetables, olives, and tangy feta, it’s a hearty salad that works beautifully as a side, snack, or even a light lunch. The bright lemony dressing pulls everything together and coats each bite in plenty of flavor. Think of it as a Mediterranean twist on the classic cowboy caviar. Once you taste it you won’t want to go back!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, roughly chopped
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3/4 cup feta
DRESSING
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How to Make Cowgirl Caviar
- Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl. Toss to combine.
- Add dressing ingredients to a small bowl or jar and whisk for 1 minute until well combined.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.
- Serve as a side or with pita chips.