Description
Fresh Cowboy Caviar Appetizer made with black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, peppers, and a spicy lime vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
- 1½ cups fresh corn kernels
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
- 1 minced jalapeño
- 1 finely diced bell pepper
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, and red pepper flakes.
- Drain and rinse the black beans and black-eyed peas thoroughly.
- Finely chop the onion, jalapeño, bell pepper, cilantro, and tomatoes.
- Combine beans, peas, corn, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Toss again before serving and enjoy with tortilla chips or grilled meats.
Notes
- Use fresh corn when available for the best flavor.
- Chop vegetables finely for easier scooping with chips.
- Add diced avocado right before serving if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Substitute pinto beans for black beans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 93
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 8
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0