Cowboy caviar (also known as Texas caviar), is an addictive chunky salsa made with black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro and a lime vinegar dressing.
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Pin ItIt’s my favorite quick salsa for tortilla chips, but is also incredible on tacos, over grilled (and stewed) meats and with eggs (especially sunny side up eggs!).
If you want it a bit spicier, use habanero peppers (or any other spicy pepper of choice) as a substitute for the jalapenos.
If you want a sweeter cowboy condiment to balance out the savoriness of your grilled or stewed meat, give this addictive cowboy candy recipe a try (candied jalapenos).
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Candied Jalapenos (Cowboy Candy)
How to Make Cowboy Caviar
- Mix Veggies & Beans. In a large bowl, combine black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and jalapeños.
- Make Dressing. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, oregano, basil, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and salt in a small bowl or jar.
- Toss & Chill. Pour dressing over the bean mixture, toss gently, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving.
(Also try: Cowboy Butter Recipe)
Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions
To Make-Ahead: Prepare the salad and dressing, then toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. I like to make ahead because it lets the flavors set and combine more, making it even tastier.
To Store: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir before serving.
P.S. Give this pineapple cowboy candy a try if you want something a little sweeter!
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Pineapple Cowboy Candy
Cowboy Caviar
Ingredients
- 2 14 oz cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 14 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cups fresh or defrosted frozen corn kernels
- 1 ½ cups diced ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 to 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
For the dressing:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeños.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar or lime juice, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and beans.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
