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Cowboy Caviar Recipe
Amy

Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for dipping, topping, or scooping, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s ready in just 25 minutes—ideal for busy days or last-minute gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: southwestern cuisine
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1½ cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1½ cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 large avocados, pitted and diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Tortilla chips, for serving
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1½ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the black beans, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and lime juice.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the the vinegar, oil, cumin, cayenne, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture. Fold in the avocado and cilantro, and season to taste.
  4. If time allows, refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry. Serve with tortilla chips.
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