Black Eyed Pea Salsa Cowboy Caviar

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, Black Eyed Pea Salsa Cowboy Caviar is a crowd-pleasing fusion of Southern charm and fresh, Tex-Mex flair. This colorful dish combines hearty black-eyed peas, sweet corn, juicy Roma tomatoes, and crisp bell peppers with bold jalapeño and aromatic cilantro for a perfect balance of textures and tastes. A zesty homemade dressing of lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey brings all the elements together, while creamy diced avocado adds a luscious finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes and loaded with nutritious, plant-based goodness, this versatile salsa can be served chilled as a dip with crunchy tortilla chips or as a vibrant side dish at your next gathering. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or looking for a healthy snack, Cowboy Caviar is a true fiesta of flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 oz Black-eyed peas (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Corn kernels (canned, drained or fresh, cooked)
• 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
• 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 Green bell pepper (diced)
• 1 Red onion (finely diced)
• 1 Jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 Avocado (diced)
• 3 tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, corn, diced Roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture, stirring gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Before serving, add the diced avocado and gently toss to incorporate.

Step 6

Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1252.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1050.4

Total Fat 53.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1982.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.1g	0%
Total Sugars 31.2g
Protein 34.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 236.9mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 2870.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.1%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 43.4%