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Cowboy Caviar

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 Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 222 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cowboy Caviar:
  • 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 4 Roma tomatoes seeds removed, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeds removed, diced into very small pieces
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 avocados, pitted and diced*
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • tortilla chips, for serving
For the Dressing:
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over cowboy caviar and stir until well combined.
  4. 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 523mg (15%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 624IU (12%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222

% Daily Value*

Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 523mg 11%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 624IU 12%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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