Cowboy Caviar
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
10 (1/2 cup each)
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Calories
140 kcal
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Course
Salad, Condiments, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Cowboy Caviar
Description
This salad combines rinsed and drained canned black beans and black-eyed peas with finely diced fresh vegetables: bell pepper, Roma tomatoes, jalapeño, and red onion. Chopped cilantro adds brightness. The jalapeño can be deseeded to reduce heat if desired.
The dressing is a vinaigrette made by whisking olive oil, fresh lime juice, balsamic vinegar, chili powder (a spice blend), cumin, salt, and sugar. Tossing the beans and vegetables in this dressing ensures even coating and flavor distribution.
The final dish offers a mix of mild sweetness from tomatoes and bell peppers, a touch of heat from jalapeño, and earthiness from the beans. It works well as a side dish, dip, or topping for tacos or grilled items.
If time is limited, bottled Italian dressing can substitute for the homemade vinaigrette. Black-eyed peas, sometimes categorized as a vegetable, may be found canned or frozen; frozen requires boiling prior to use. Alternate beans like pinto or navy beans can replace black-eyed peas if unavailable.
Ingredients
DRESSING*
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.22
- 1 lime $0.25, fresh, 2 Tbsp juice
- 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar $0.10
- 1/2 tsp chili powder $0.05
- 1 tsp cumin $0.10, ground
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
- 1/2 tsp sugar $0.02
Salad
- 1 oz. can black beans $0.94
- 1 oz. can black-eyed peas $1.24
- 1 bell pepper $1.48, any color
- 2 Roma tomato $0.48
- 1 jalapeño $0.33
- 1/4 red onion $0.11
- 1/4 bunch cilantro $0.20, fresh
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, 2 Tbsp of juice from the lime, balsamic vinegar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and sugar.
- Rinse and drain both cans of beans in a colander. Once well drained, transfer them to a large bowl.
- Finely dice the bell pepper, tomatoes, jalapeño, and red onion. Try to dice the vegetables into pieces that are roughly the same size as the beans. For a less spicy salad, scrape the seeds out of the jalapeño before dicing. Roughly chop the cilantro.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the bowl with the beans.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, then stir until everything is well coated. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- Bottled Italian dressing can be used as a quick alternative to the homemade vinaigrette.
- Chili powder here refers to a spice mix used for seasoning chili, not pure ground red pepper, affecting heat and flavor.
- Black-eyed peas are sometimes shelved with canned vegetables; frozen versions need boiling before use.
- Substitute black-eyed peas with pinto or navy beans if unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10(1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5Cup | |
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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