Cowboy Caviar Recipe
This cowboy caviar recipe is a fresh, colorful mix of beans, corn, peppers, tomatoes, and avocado tossed in a zesty dressing. A perfect healthy dip or side dish for parties, barbecues, or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can 15 oz black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse black beans and black-eyed peas. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add corn, tomatoes, peppers, onion, jalapeño, avocado, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over the bean mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips, or as a topping for tacos, chicken, or fish.
Notes
Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
Adjust spice by adding more jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
Make-ahead friendly: prep the veggies and beans a day early and assemble before serving.