Cowboy Caviar Recipe

Name: Cowboy Caviar Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 - 15.5 ounce can black eyed peas (drained, rinsed and dried); 1 - 5.5 ounce can black beans (drained, rinsed and dried); 1 - 15 ounce can sweet corn (drained and dried {2 ears of corn}); 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced small); 1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced small); 1/2 cup red onion (diced); 1/2 cup cilantro leaves (chopped lightly); 1-2 jalapeños (seeded and diced {optional}); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup lime juice (fresh squeezed); 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 Tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 avocado (diced, optional)

This Cowboy Caviar Recipe originated in Texas, made with black eyed peas, black beans, corn, red and green peppers, onion and a zesty lime dressing.

Prep10 min
Total10 min
Makes6 servings
Calories254

Ingredients

6 servings

1 - 15.5 ounce can black eyed peas (drained, rinsed and dried)
1 - 5.5 ounce can black beans (drained, rinsed and dried)
1 - 15 ounce can sweet corn (drained and dried {2 ears of corn})
1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced small)
1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced small)
1/2 cup red onion (diced)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves (chopped lightly)
1-2 jalapeños (seeded and diced {optional})
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice (fresh squeezed)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 avocado (diced, optional)

Method

1
In a large bowl, combine the black eyed peas, beans, corn, red and green peppers, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Toss to combine.
2
In a bowl mix the olive oil, vinegar, sugar and spices.
3
Pour over the black eyed pea mixture.
4
Cover and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve with crackers or chips.

Notes

Drain the black eyed peas, beans, and corn then rinse and pat dry with a paper towel. This helps prevent too much excess water. You can adjust the seasoning and add more to suit your tastes. Store the leftover cowboy caviar in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I think the dip tastes better the next day when all of the flavors meld together. I recommend leaving out the avocado if you plan on having leftovers or just add avocado to the portion you plan on eating.