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Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar ~ whether you call it Texas caviar, black bean salsa, black-eyed pea salad, or Southwestern bean dip, this all-American cross between a salsa and a salad is just plain GOOD! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 30
Calories: 63 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce can of black beans well rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounce can of black-eyed peas well rinsed and drained
  • 1 ear of corn kernels removed (the corn can be cooked or raw)
  • 1/3 cup minced red onion
  • 1/3 cup finely diced green bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup finely diced orange bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1-2 jalapenos, to taste, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped green stuffed olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped black or kalamata olives
  • a large handful of fresh cilantro leaves, rough chopped
dressing
  • 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • juice to 2 large limes
  • 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Put all the salad ingredients into a large bowl.
  2. Whisk the dressing ingredients together and taste to adjust it to your liking.
  3. Add the dressing to the salad and toss gently.
  4. The salad is best if made a couple of hours ahead of time to allow the flavors to develop and mingle. It keeps for a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • American Artisans!
  • These amounts are approximate, you will just eyeball it.  A rough guide is to include an equal amount of veggies to beans ~ and lots of cilantro :)
  • The corn can be cooked or raw, but I think it has the best flavor when it's grilled, and it gets nice char marks that way, too.  You can set it right on the grill in or out of its husk, and turn frequently with tongs until it starts to steam or soften.
  • My pretty blue bowl is made by one of tvfgi's own American Artisans!!

Nutrition Information

Serving 3Tbsp Calories 63kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Sodium 38mg (2%) Potassium 128mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63

% Daily Value*

Serving 3Tbsp
Calories 63kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 38mg 2%
Potassium 128mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 220IU 4%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.