Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar is a healthy and refreshing side dish made with fresh corn, black-eyed peas, black beans, Roma tomatoes, onions, peppers, jalapenos, and a homemade garlic and lime dressing. It's perfect for making at the last minute for potlucks or summer BBQs, or for adding to wraps, burritos, and so much more!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas or pinto beans, drained
- 1 ½ cups frozen corn
- 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, chopped
- ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
- 2 avocados, peeled and diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 teaspoons ground cumin, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, jalapeno, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, avocado, and green onion in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, sugar, black pepper, and ground cumin. Pour dressing over the other ingredients and gently toss everything to combine. Taste and adjust salt and lime juice as needed.
Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes about 6 cups, or twelve ½ cup servings. You can easily double or triple this recipe for a larger crowd or for larger portions if you like.
- Storage: Store this salad dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 548IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg