This Cowboy Caviar recipe is made with black eyed peas, black beans, corn, avocado, and veggies that are tossed in a simple, tangy vinaigrette. Serve with tortilla chips; it's always a crowd pleaser at parties and potlucks.
Prep Time20mins
Total Time20mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dip
Servings: 12
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
For the Cowboy Caviar:
15ozblack beans,rinsed and drained
15ozblack eyed peas,rinsed and drained
4Roma tomatoes seeds removed,diced
1red bell pepper,diced
1yellow bell pepper,diced
1cupsweet corn
1/2cupred onion,diced
1jalapeño pepper seeds removed,diced into very small pieces
In a large bowl, combine the beans, black eyed peas, tomatoes, peppers, corn, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Gently fold in the avocado and add the fresh lime juice.
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over cowboy caviar and stir until well combined.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes so the flavors can marinate. Enjoy with tortilla chips!
Notes
If you are waiting longer than 30 minutes to serve, you can wait to add the avocados. Add them right before serving so they don’t turn brown.