Cowboy Caviar
Total Time
20 mins
Prep Time
20 mins
Rating
4.46 out of 5 stars
(44)
Ingredients
12
- 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 4 Roma tomatoes seeds removed, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeds removed, diced into very small pieces
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 avocados, pitted and diced*
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Tortilla chips, for serving
- 1/3 cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the beans, black eyed peas, tomatoes, peppers, corn, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Gently fold in the avocado and add the fresh lime juice.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over cowboy caviar and stir until well combined.
Step 4
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes so the flavors can marinate. Enjoy with tortilla chips!
Step 5
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Chef's notes
If you are waiting longer than 30 minutes to serve, you can wait to add the avocados. Add them right before serving so they don’t turn brown.
