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Easy Cowboy Caviar

This quick and simple cowboy caviar recipe is big on flavor and the perfect appetizer for guests. Serve it with chips or use it as a condiment for tacos, burrito bowls, and more.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-oz) can black eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups corn fresh, frozen, or canned corn*
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • ⅔ cup red onion diced
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
For the Dressing:
  • ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar or fresh lime juice
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • ½ tsp sea salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Open the cans of black beans beans and black eye peas and drain them into a colander. Rinse well with cool water and toss a few times to eliminate any excess water.
  2. Transfer the black eyed peas and black beans to a large bowl along with the corn, chopped bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the dressing until well combined. Pour the dressing over the cowboy caviar and toss everything together until it is well coated in dressing.
  4. Serve with tortilla or corn chips for dipping or serve cowboy caviar as a condiment, side salad, or side dish.

Notes

  • *I use frozen corn
  • *I use frozen corn

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 10) Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 544mg (23%) Potassium 274mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 10)
Calories 160kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 544mg 23%
Potassium 274mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%

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