So Simple Cowboy Caviar

Bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors, So Simple Cowboy Caviar is the perfect crowd-pleaser for any gathering. This no-cook recipe combines zesty black beans, hearty black-eyed peas, sweet corn, and juicy Roma tomatoes with a colorful medley of diced peppers, red onion, cilantro, and a splash of optional jalapeño for a spicy kick. Tossed in a tangy, homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, and honey, this irresistible dip is the ultimate combination of sweet, savory, and smoky thanks to a hint of cumin. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as an appetizer with tortilla chips or as a vibrant topping for tacos, salads, or grilled meats. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or meal prep, Cowboy Caviar is a wholesome, gluten-free, and flavor-packed favorite that will keep everyone coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 oz canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
• 0.33 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño if using.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Cover the bowl and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Serve the Cowboy Caviar cold as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats, tacos, or salads.

Step 6

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2155.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1893.1

Total Fat 83.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4009.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 240.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 60.6g	0%
Total Sugars 63.4g
Protein 68.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 478.3mg	0%
Iron 23.8mg	0%
Potassium 4434.6mg	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: 37.9%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 48.4%