Name: Cowboy Caviar | Video
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Juice from 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 can (420 g) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (420 g) black eyed peas (beans), drained and rinsed; 1 can (420 g) corn kernels, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (capsicum); 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper (capsicum); 1 cup chopped red onion; 1 large tomato, finely chopped; 1 avocado, pitted and chopped; 2 jalapeños, seeds removed and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves

Cowboy caviar. Vibrant veggies make this salad a showstopper and the irresistible dressing takes it to another level. Brimming with the goodness of nutritious ingredients, it’s the perfect healthy summer side to add to your dinner table.

You might be very familiar with this recent TikTok viral recipe. Let me tell you, it’s so popular for a reason. All the ingredients in this recipe are 100% healthy and downright delicious. And the dressing tastes out-of-this-world.

Cowboy caviar, also known as Texas caviar, is a super delicious salad packed with nutritious ingredients. The lip-smacking dressing is the highlight of this salad recipe. Don’t you love all those beautifully vibrant colored vegetables and legumes?

How To Make Cowboy Caviar

This salad is a mixture of vibrant veggies and nutrient-packed legumes. The bell peppers (capsicum), red onions, avocados and jalapeños are finely chopped to super tiny pieces so they will absorb the intricate flavors of the dressing. I have also added a can of corn kernels, but feel free to use fresh corn or even grilled corn.

The legumes used in this cowboy caviar recipe include black eyed beans (peas) and black beans. They are easily available in two varieties – dried or canned. With dried beans, make sure you soak them overnight before cooking to tender perfection. Black eyed ‘peas’ and black eyed ‘beans’ are same.

Now the dressing. It’s basically an Italian dressing with an American twist. To be exact, this Italian-American dressing is totally sensational. The basic ingredients include olive oil, lemon juice and red wine vinegar. The addition of cumin adds a delicious spice touch to the dressing while the optional maple syrup imparts the sweetness.

Pour the dressing into the salad, toss, and you’re done. Delicious cowboy caviar salad to enjoy this summer.

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Yield: 6

Cowboy Caviar | Video

Vibrant and nutritious salad with lip-smacking red wine vinegar dressing

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

Salad:

1 can (420 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (420 g) black eyed peas (beans), drained and rinsed
1 can (420 g) corn kernels, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (capsicum)
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper (capsicum)
1 cup chopped red onion
1 large tomato, finely chopped
1 avocado, pitted and chopped
2 jalapeños, seeds removed and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves

Dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

Place black beans, black eyed peas (beans), corn kernels, bell peppers (capsicum), red onion, avocado, jalapeños, garlic and coriander (cilantro) leaves. Set aside.
To make the dressing, place olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, ground cumin and maple syrup (if using) in a small container with lid. Season with salt and pepper. Close with lid, and shake well to combine.
Pour dressing in the salad. Toss to combine.
Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

Serve this salad with tacos or as a side
Sub red wine vinegar with white wine vinegar if you like
Black eyed peas are also called black eyed beans
Customize with other ingredients like mango, cucumbers etc
Substitute ground cumin with taco seasoning if you like
Add a little cayenne pepper for extra heat

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 249Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 0mgSodium 226mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 7gSugar 13gProtein 5g

The nutritional data is for information purposes only

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