Black Eyed Pea Salsa Cowboy Caviar
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, Black Eyed Pea Salsa Cowboy Caviar is a crowd-pleasing fusion of Southern charm and fresh, Tex-Mex flair. This colorful dish combines hearty black-eyed peas, sweet corn, juicy Roma tomatoes, and crisp bell peppers with bold jalapeño and aromatic cilantro for a perfect balance of textures and tastes. A zesty homemade dressing of lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey brings all the elements together, while creamy diced avocado adds a luscious finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes and loaded with nutritious, plant-based goodness, this versatile salsa can be served chilled as a dip with crunchy tortilla chips or as a vibrant side dish at your next gathering. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or looking for a healthy snack, Cowboy Caviar is a true fiesta of flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Black-eyed peas (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Corn kernels (canned, drained or fresh, cooked)
- 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 Green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 Red onion (finely diced)
- 1 Jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 Avocado (diced)
- 3 tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, corn, diced Roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture, stirring gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, add the diced avocado and gently toss to incorporate.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.5 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1982 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.3 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2870 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
