Cowboy Caviar
Make fresh cowboy caviar in just 10 minutes. This no cook dip uses simple ingredients and works for parties, sides, or toppings.
Equipment
Ingredients
Cowboy Caviar
- 4 large Roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
- 1 small red onion (Diced. ½ medium onion will work if you don't have a small one)
- 15 oz Canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 oz Canned black eyed peas (rinsed and drained)
- 10 oz corn kernels (thawed)
- 1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1 to 2 jalapeños (seeded and diced)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice (Juiced from one lime)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional but recommended if you like it spicy)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne if using, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Add the tomatoes, red onion, black beans, black eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, jalapeños, and cilantro to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and beans. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together.
- Stir once more before serving. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a side dish.
Notes
- Frozen corn thaws quickly when placed in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes. Drain well before adding to the salad.
- If using diced avocado, add it right before serving to keep it from browning.
- Feel free to Diced cucumber to add some crunch without changing the flavor much. Red, yellow, or orange bell peppers work just as well.
- Try other Bean options. Pinto beans or kidney beans can replace either of the beans listed.
- For more spice, leave some jalapeño seeds in or swap in serrano or habanero peppers.
- This recipe holds well in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir before serving as the dressing may settle.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 189mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 282IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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