Description
Cowboy Caviar, also known as Texas Caviar, is a vibrant and hearty dip made with a mix of beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado, dressed in a tangy lime vinaigrette. It’s a crowd-pleaser at any gathering, known for its fresh flavors and nutritional value.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the solid ingredients.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For the best flavor, let it chill overnight.
- Substitute honey with agave syrup for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: nn
- Trans Fat: nn
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cowboy Caviar, Texas Caviar, Bean Salad, Healthy Dip, Party Appetizer, Vegan Option, Fresh Salad