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cowboy caviar in pan with chips

Cowboy Caviar Recipe

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This easy Texas caviar recipe takes just 10 minutes, feeds a crowd, and is healthy to boot!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 4 roma tomatoes diced (seeds removed)
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 green bell pepper diced (seeds removed)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper diced (seeds and spine removed)
  • 2 cups frozen sweet corn no need to thaw
  • 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed (1 can)
  • 15 ounces black eyed peas drained and rinsed (1 can)
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the Dressing

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice (from 1½ limes)
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ tablespoon honey

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir together all of the ingredients for the salad.
    4 roma tomatoes, ½ cup diced red onion, 1 green bell pepper, 1 jalapeño pepper, 2 cups frozen sweet corn, 15 ounces black beans, 15 ounces black eyed peas, ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    A bowl of cowboy caviar on a marble table.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
    ⅓ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, ½ tablespoon honey
  • Pour the dressing over the cowboy caviar and stir to combine/coat.
    A bowl of Texas caviar, also known as cowboy caviar, on a marble table.
  • Store in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour before serving if time allows.
  • Serve chilled with tortilla chips.

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Notes

  • I used frozen corn in this recipe, but you could also use frozen or fresh.
  • Use the freshest veggies you can, preferably organic.
  • If you prefer things spicy, leave the jalapeño seeds in.
  • Let the salad marinate for at least 1 hour before serving (if time allows) for the best taste.
  • This salad can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance of serving.
Storage: Store cowboy caviar in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg