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A bowl of Cowboy Caviar garnished with lime wedges. A hand is dipping a tortilla chip into the salad.

Cowboy Caviar

Chef Jenn
Cowboy Caviar is a fresh, zesty dip made with beans, vegetables, and a tangy lime dressing. Easy to make, perfect for parties, and ideal for make-ahead snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, tex-mex
Servings 12 servings
Calories 177 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cowboy Caviar

  • 4 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
  • ½ red onion diced
  • 1 15-ounces can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-ounces can black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
  • 10 ounces frozen corn thawed
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1–2 jalapeños diced
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a small bowl then set aside.
  • Combine the tomatoes, onion, beans, peas, corn, bell pepper, jalapeños, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat. Season to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve chilled with tortilla chips.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Thaw the corn quickly by placing it in a bowl of cold water, then drain it well before adding it to the salad.
  • For extra creaminess, add 1–2 diced avocados just before serving.
  • For more heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeños or substitute them with serrano or habanero peppers.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 27mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 327IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Cowboy Caviar recipe, fresh party appetizer, no cook dip, Tex-Mex bean dip
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