Cowboy Caviar
The best cowboy caviar bursting with vibrant veggies and bold flavors, perfect for parties, dips, or a refreshing salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 (15.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.5 oz) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup orange bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
Dressing:
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans, black-eyed peas, and corn. Pat dry.
In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, cilantro, bell peppers, and red onion.
In a separate bowl, whisk together chili powder, salt, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently stir until evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
Best served chilled for maximum flavor.
Can be made a few hours ahead for better taste.
Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos or grilled meats.
Adjust sugar or lime juice to balance sweetness and acidity.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/cowboy-caviar/
