Grandma Cowboy Caviar
Grandma Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and zesty twist on a beloved classic, packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with fresh flavors. This no-cook recipe combines hearty black beans, black-eyed peas, and sweet corn with a colorful medley of diced red and green bell peppers, juicy Roma tomatoes, red onion, creamy avocado, spicy jalapeño, and fragrant cilantro. The zippy homemade vinaigrette—featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, cumin, and garlic—ties it all together for a burst of tangy-sweet goodness in every bite. Perfect as a chilled dip with tortilla chips or a versatile topping for tacos, grilled proteins, or salads, this 20-minute crowd-pleaser is the ultimate fusion of health and flavor. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or looking for an easy make-ahead snack, Grandma Cowboy Caviar is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black beans
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Black-eyed peas
- 15 oz (1 can, drained) Sweet corn kernels
- 1 medium (diced) Red bell pepper
- 1 medium (diced) Green bell pepper
- 2 medium (diced) Roma tomatoes
- 1 small (diced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 1 small (seeded and finely diced) Jalapeño
- 1 large (diced) Avocado
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp (to taste) Salt
- 0.5 tsp (to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, and corn, ensuring they are all well-drained.
Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, Roma tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño to the bowl. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the vinaigrette over the mixed ingredients in the large bowl. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Fold the diced avocado into the mixture carefully to avoid mashing it.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips, or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
13957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.9 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 22186 mg | 965% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2357.1 g | 857% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 781.7 g | 2792% | |
| Total Sugars | 319.7 g | ||
| Protein | 845.6 g | 1691% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4783 mg | 368% | |
| Iron | 253.1 mg | 1406% | |
| Potassium | 28091 mg | 598% | |
*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.
