Cowboy Caviar Recipe (Buffalo-Style!)
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Cowboy Caviar Recipe (Buffalo-Style!)
Description
This version of Cowboy Caviar combines canned black beans, black-eyed peas, and corn with diced Roma tomatoes, firm avocados, sweet orange bell peppers, red onions, green onions, fresh cilantro, and jalapeno peppers. The ingredients are chopped and combined in a large bowl and then dressed with a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, honey, and buffalo wing seasoning, infusing the salad with a balanced mix of tangy, sweet, and spicy notes. The salad is best chilled for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld.
The dish is colorful and texturally varied, offering creamy avocado, crunchy vegetables, and beans. It works well as a party dip served with chips, as a side with grilled meats, or as a refreshing light meal on its own. Adjusting the level of jalapeno or buffalo seasoning controls the heat according to taste.
For gluten-free needs, using a certified gluten-free buffalo spice mix is recommended to keep the dish safe for gluten-sensitive diners.
Ingredients
For the Cowboy Caviar:
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
- 11 ounces corn drained
- 4 Roma tomato seeded and diced
- 2 large avocado diced, firm
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced, orange
- 1 cup green onion diced
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1-2 large jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
For the Marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1-2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons buffalo wing seasoning homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the marinade ingredients.
- Chop all the vegetables and herbs. Place the rest of the ingredients in a large salad bowl. Pour the marinade over the top, and stir gently to coat well.
- Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure the buffalo wing seasoning used is certified gluten-free for a gluten-free version of this dish.
- Chilling the salad for at least one hour helps flavors blend and improves taste.
- Use firm avocados to maintain texture and prevent excessive softness in the salad.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 572mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 775IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 25.8mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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