So Simple Cowboy Caviar
Bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors, So Simple Cowboy Caviar is the perfect crowd-pleaser for any gathering. This no-cook recipe combines zesty black beans, hearty black-eyed peas, sweet corn, and juicy Roma tomatoes with a colorful medley of diced peppers, red onion, cilantro, and a splash of optional jalapeño for a spicy kick. Tossed in a tangy, homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, and honey, this irresistible dip is the ultimate combination of sweet, savory, and smoky thanks to a hint of cumin. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as an appetizer with tortilla chips or as a vibrant topping for tacos, salads, or grilled meats. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or meal prep, Cowboy Caviar is a wholesome, gluten-free, and flavor-packed favorite that will keep everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 0.33 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Cover the bowl and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Cowboy Caviar cold as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats, tacos, or salads.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.7 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4009 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.6 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.6 g | 216% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.4 g | ||
| Protein | 68.4 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 4435 mg | 94% | |
*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.
