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Cowboy Caviar Recipe

Cowboy Caviar Recipe
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4.8 from 17 reviews

Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant, flavorful salad packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and a zesty dressing. Perfect as a healthy snack or a side dish, this Tex-Mex inspired recipe combines diced tomatoes, avocados, beans, corn, and herbs for a colorful and nutritious treat. Served with crunchy tortilla chips, it makes an ideal appetizer or light meal that’s quick to prepare and full of bold flavors.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Fruits

  • 3 Roma tomatoes (seeds removed, diced)
  • 2 avocados (diced)
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion
  • 1 bell pepper (diced, any color)
  • 1 jalapeño (seeds removed, finely diced)
  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels (thawed)

Beans

  • 15 ounces canned black beans (1 can, rinsed and drained)
  • 15 ounces canned black eyed peas (1 can, rinsed and drained)

Herbs

  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Serving

  • Tortilla chips (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables and Beans: Combine tomatoes, avocados, red onion, black beans, black eyed peas, corn, diced bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro in a large bowl. Toss well to mix all the ingredients evenly.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
  3. Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure everything is coated evenly with the flavorful dressing.
  4. Chill and Serve: Keep the cowboy caviar refrigerated until ready to serve. If serving later, toss the salad again before serving to redistribute the dressing and flavors. Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping.

Notes

  • Remove seeds from tomatoes and jalapeño to reduce excess moisture and heat.
  • If preferred, use fresh corn instead of frozen for a sweeter taste.
  • Adjust jalapeño quantity to control the spiciness of the dish.
  • This salad can be made a few hours in advance and tastes better after marinating in the dressing.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add avocado just before serving to maintain its color.

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Keywords: Cowboy Caviar, Tex-Mex salad, black bean salad, avocado salad, party appetizer, healthy snack, no-cook recipe

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