Description
This Best Ever Cowboy Caviar recipe is a colorful and flavorful Tex-Mex-inspired bean salsa that makes for a perfect party dip or healthy appetizer. Packed with beans, veggies, and a zesty dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
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For the Cowboy Caviar:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cowboy Caviar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Notes
- You can add diced avocado just before serving for extra creaminess.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
- This dish is best enjoyed within 2–3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
