Cowboy Caviar Recipe
Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant, fresh, and zesty salad featuring a colorful blend of black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, and bell peppers, tossed in a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect as a side dish, dip, or a light snack, it’s packed with bold flavors and textures that celebrate Tex-Mex cuisine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Beans
- 4 large Roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
- ½ red onion (diced)
- 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 oz can black eyed peas (rinsed and drained)
- 10 oz package frozen corn kernels (thawed)
- 1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1–2 jalapenos (seeded and diced)
- 1 bunch cilantro (chopped)
Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 lime (juiced)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for more spice)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, granulated sugar, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper if using, salt, and pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Combine the Main Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced Roma tomatoes, red onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, thawed corn, green bell pepper, jalapenos, and chopped cilantro.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the cowboy caviar for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld. Serve chilled alongside tortilla chips or as a side dish.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave the jalapeno seeds in or add more cayenne pepper to the dressing.
- This salad can be made a day ahead to deepen the flavors.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best tangy taste.
- Serve as a dip with tortilla chips, or as a topping for grilled meats or tacos.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Cowboy Caviar, Tex-Mex Salad, Black Bean Salad, Bean Dip, Party Dip, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian
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