If you’re ready for something new to try, you’ve got to try this probiotic Cowboy Caviar. Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese, beans, sweet corn, tomato, and peppers, this bowl is packed with flavor, nutrients, and gut-healthy probiotics. This easy appetizer comes together in no time and is perfect for a crowd. Grab the ingredients, head to the store, and check out our store locator here to find Lifeway products near you!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 15 mins Servings: 8-10Ingredients
Base of the Dip:
- 3 Roma tomatoes seeds removed, diced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/3 cup onion diced
- 15 oz. can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz. can of black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz. can of sweet corn, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper diced (or any color you like best)
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeds removed, diced into very small pieces
- 1/3 cup cilantro finely chopped
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp. lime juice fresh preferred
- 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. dried cilantro
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
For Serving:
- tortilla chips
Directions
- Combine tomatoes, avocado, onion, black beans, black eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl. Toss/stir well so that ingredients are well-combined.
- In a blender, add together Lifeway Kefir, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, dried cilantro, and garlic powder.
- Pour dressing over other ingredients and stir/toss very well. Mix in the farmer cheese until thick and creamy. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Keep refrigerated. If not serving immediately, be sure to toss/stir well before serving.
