Description
Cowboy Caviar, also known as Texas Caviar, is a vibrant and zesty dish that brings together the goodness of black beans, black-eyed peas, fresh vegetables, and a tangy chili-lime vinaigrette. Perfect for gatherings, this colorful mix can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or a refreshing salad. The bold flavors and nutritious ingredients make it a crowd favorite for various dietary preferences. Plus, its versatility allows you to customize according to seasonal produce or personal taste. Enjoy it with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and grilled proteins; Cowboy Caviar is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–3/4 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1–3/4 cups cherry tomatoes (quartered, 1 (10-ounce) container)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (I use 1/2 red and 1/2 green pepper)
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely diced jalapeño
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro (measured after chopping; 1 bunch)
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 ripe avocados (1 cup, optional)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 large lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables: Dice sweet corn (fresh or sautéed), cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine the prepared vegetables with drained black beans and black-eyed peas.
- For the dressing: Shake lime juice, zest, red wine vinegar, chili powder, sugar, cumin, paprika, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mason jar until combined.
- Right before serving, gently stir in diced avocados and drizzle with dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg