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Cowboy Caviar

A vibrant and flavorful dish combining beans and fresh vegetables, topped with a zesty dressing. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beans and Vegetables
  • 1 can 15 oz black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz corn kernels, drained
  • 1 each sweet bell pepper (red, orange, or yellow), diced
  • 1 each green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion or half of a large red onion, finely diced
  • 1 each jalapeño pepper, finely diced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced or quartered
  • 1 each avocado, diced (add just before serving)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 each Juice of 1 lime (or 2 T bottled lime juice)
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave nectar (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice all the vegetables and set them aside. Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your heat preference.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, bell peppers, onion, jalapeño, and tomatoes.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey (if using), garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
Combining
  1. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until everything is nicely coated.
Serving
  1. Right before serving, fold in the diced avocado for a creamy texture.
  2. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or as a topping for tacos, burrito bowls, or salads.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It's best to add the avocado just before serving to keep it fresh. The dish will stay good for about 2-3 days. For extra crunch, try adding diced cucumbers or radishes.