Mediterranean Cowboy Caviar Recipe
This Mediterranean Cowboy Caviar recipe combines the flavors of the Mediterranean with a Texan twist, creating a vibrant and zesty dish perfect for parties or as a refreshing snack. The blend of fresh herbs, beans, and vegetables tossed in a flavorful chermoula dressing is sure to impress your guests.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Texan
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Chermoula:
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Serrano Pepper
- Juice from 1/2 Lemon (freshly squeezed)
- 1 Cup Fresh Parsley (packed)
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro (packed)
- 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 Tsp Cumin
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Coriander
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- Black Pepper (to taste)
For the Cowboy Caviar:
- 1 15 oz Can Black-Eyed Peas
- 1 15 oz Can Cannellini Beans
- 1 Cup Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 Cup Cucumber (de-seeded and chopped)
- 1/2 Red Onion (chopped)
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 3/4 Cup Feta
- To make the Chermoula: In a food processor, combine garlic, serrano pepper, lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Process until chunky pesto-like consistency. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- For the Cowboy Caviar: Dice bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Mix in a bowl, add salt, and combine. Rinse and drain beans, add to the veggies. Pour chermoula over the mix, adjust seasoning, and enjoy with chips.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer serrano pepper seeds.
- Feel free to customize the cowboy caviar with additional veggies like avocado or corn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
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