Description
Cowboy caviar is a vibrant, flavorful dip blending fresh tomatoes, black beans, and sweet corn. This versatile dish is great for parties, snacks, or as a topping for meats, making gatherings unforgettable with its refreshing taste.
Ingredients
- Roma tomatoes
- Red onion
- Black beans (15 oz can)
- Black-eyed peas (15 oz can)
- Frozen corn kernels (10 oz)
- Green bell pepper
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
- Olive oil (â…“ cup)
- White wine vinegar (1 tablespoon)
- Granulated sugar (1 tablespoon)
- Lime (juiced)
- Chili powder (½ teaspoon)
- Garlic powder (¼ teaspoon)
- Cayenne pepper (¼ teaspoon, optional)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, sugar, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Combine diced tomatoes, onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, jalapeños, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill for about an hour before serving with tortilla chips or as a taco topping.
Notes
This dish can be prepared ahead of time to enhance flavor. Allow it to chill for at least an hour before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Feel free to customize with or add fresh ingredients like diced avocado before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg