Cowboy Caviar

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, American Southwest

Keyword: Camping, Game Day, Make-Ahead, Tailgating

Prep Time: 25

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 225kcal

Author: Marilyn

This cowboy caviar recipe is easy to make. The ingredients may be long, but once assembled, this dish comes together quickly. It's great as an appetizer to be scooped with tortilla chips. Looking for a dish to bring to tailgating, cookouts, or potlucks? This could easily become your new go-to recipe.

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups cooked black beans drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups cooked black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup corn kernels
1 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and diced
½ cup diced red onion
1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
1 lime Juice of
2 large avocados pitted and diced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Tortilla chips for serving

Dressing

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a large bowl, stir together the black beans, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and lime juice.

Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, cumin, cayenne, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture. Fold in the avocado and cilantro, and season to taste.
Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to marry.
Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

If tomatoes are very juicy, lightly salt them, let stand, and drain before using so the dip isn't watery.
Hold the avocado until the end to keep the color fresh and green.
Chill long enough for the flavors to meld, then stir right before serving.
A squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt just before serving wakes everything up again.

Storing: Cowboy caviar keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. If you’re making it ahead, wait to add the avocado until right before serving.

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