What does cowboy caviar have in it?

Cowboy Caviar usually combines beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers, onion, cilantro, and a tangy dressing. This version uses black beans and black eyed peas along with avocado, jalapeño, sweet corn, and fresh lime dressing.

Is cowboy caviar just pico de gallo?

No. Pico de gallo mainly combines fresh tomatoes, onion, peppers, cilantro, and lime. However, Cowboy Caviar adds beans and corn, so it feels heartier and works well as both a dip and side dish.

Is cowboy caviar healthy to eat?

Cowboy Caviar packs beans and vegetables into every serving. In fact, this recipe provides 9 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber per 1 cup serving. It also contains avocado and olive oil. However, individual nutrition needs vary, so consider the nutrition information as a general reference.

What does "cowboy-caviar" mean in slang?

In food conversations, Cowboy Caviar refers to this colorful mixture of beans, corn, vegetables, and dressing. The playful name compares the small, colorful ingredients to caviar, although the recipe contains no fish roe.

Cowboy Caviar : Amazing Fresh 15 Minute Recipe

Name: Cowboy Caviar : Amazing Fresh 15 Minute Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Southwest
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed; 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced; 2 cups sweet corn, frozen, canned, or grilled; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 large avocado, diced; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Description

Fresh and colorful Cowboy Caviar made with black beans, black-eyed peas, sweet corn, tomatoes, avocado, peppers, cilantro, and a tangy lime dressing. Serve it as a dip, side dish, or topping for an easy dinner.

Ingredients

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1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

2 cups sweet corn, frozen, canned, or grilled

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 large avocado, diced

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced

1/2 cup red onion, diced

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon honey

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, avocado, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.

2. Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, cumin, and black pepper together in a separate small bowl.

3. Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture and gently stir until evenly coated.

4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop further.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Drain off excess liquid if the mixture becomes watery after storage.

For make-ahead preparation, chop and prepare everything except the avocado up to one day ahead and refrigerate. Add the avocado when assembling or serving.

Black-eyed peas are traditional, while black beans add variety. Pinto or navy beans can also be substituted.

Fresh lime juice gives the dressing a bright Southwest-style flavor, though vinegar can be used as an alternative.

No cooking is required unless you choose to grill the corn.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Southwest

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 246
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 239 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 31 g
Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg