Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1.5 cups frozen corn, thawed (or fresh corn)
2 large Roma tomatoes, diced
1 large bell pepper (any color), diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1-2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 ripe avocados, diced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the cowboy caviar dressing.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño.
Step 3: Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and toss gently until everything is well-coated.
Step 4: Add the freshly chopped cilantro and the diced avocado. Fold them in carefully to avoid mashing the avocado chunks.
Step 5: Cover and refrigerate your cowboy caviar for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6: Serve chilled with your favorite tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled proteins.
Notes
To keep the avocado green longer, add it just before serving. You can also add a pinch of garlic powder to the dressing for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks & Holiday Treats
- Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg