Cowboy Caviar

Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Best Season: Summer, Spring, Suitable throughout the year
Description

This Cowboy Caviar is sunshine in a bowl — a colorful, zesty mix of sweet corn, black-eyed peas, black beans, crunchy bell pepper, juicy tomato, red onion, and bright lime all tossed in a tangy Mexican vinaigrette.

Chill it to let the flavors mingle, then scoop it up with crunchy tortilla chips, serve it on a bed of greens, or roll it into a soft tortilla for a fresh, fun meal.

Perfect for gatherings, game day, or whenever you want a delicious plant-based snack.

Cowboy Caviar:
  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen corn
  • 15 ounces canned black-eyed peas or lentils (drained and rinsed)
  • 15 ounces canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 jalapeno (seeds removed, and minced)
  • 1 Roma tomato (diced)
  • 1 red or green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 avocado (diced)
  • 1/3 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
    • Mexican Vinaigrette:
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 talespoon honey (or maple syrup if vegan)
  • 4 cloves garlic (pressed or minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
  1. 1
    Caviar:

    Start at the top of the ingredient list and work your way down, adding everything to a large bowl. Toss gently to combine.

  2. 2
    Dressing:

    Place all of the ingredients into a mason jar, blender, or food processor.

    Seal and shake or blend until everything is well combined.

  3. 3

    Gently fold the dressing into the caviar. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to give the flavors time to mingle. 

  4. 4

    Gently toss the caviar again just before serving. Serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips.

    Enjoy within 2-3 days. 

    This dressing is delicious on garden salads and cucumber-and-tomato salads as well.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 142kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.3g7%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Sodium 420mg18%
Potassium 360mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g25%
Sugars 4.7g
Protein 5.6g12%
Vitamin A 1020 IU
Vitamin C 32 mg
Calcium 46 mg
Iron 2.1 mg
Vitamin E 1.1 mg
Vitamin K 22 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.22 mg
Folate 128 mcg
Magnesium 46 mg
Zinc 0.9 mg
Selenium 3 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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