Cowboy Caviar Recipe - The Ultimate Party Food Favorite!

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (good quality, flavorful)
• 0.25 cup Apple Cider Vinegar (for tangy vinaigrette)
• 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (juice of 1 average lime, freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (adds heat; adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Ancho Chili Powder (earthy flavor; optional substitute with other chili powders)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (granulated garlic)
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (optional; can reduce to ½ tsp)
• 1 teaspoon Sugar (tiny touch of sweetness; honey can be used instead)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 1 can (15 oz) Black‑Eyed Peas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 Jalapeño Peppers (finely chopped; remove seeds for less heat)
• 1 Red Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
• 2 Roma Tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 0.5 cup Red Onion (finely chopped; about 1 small onion)
• 1 cup Corn Kernels (fresh kernels from 2 ears, or frozen/canned (drained))
• 1 Avocado (ripe, finely chopped)
• 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (freshly chopped)

Instructions

1. Prepare the vinaigrette

   In a small mixing bowl whisk together 0.25 cup olive oil, 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar, juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp ancho chili powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp sugar, and season with salt and pepper to taste until emulsified.

   Time: PT5M

2. Drain and rinse beans

   Open and drain one can of black‑eyed peas and one can of black beans. Rinse under cold water and let drain in a colander.

   Time: PT2M

3. Chop vegetables and aromatics

   Finely dice 2 jalapeños (remove seeds for milder heat), 1 red bell pepper, 2 Roma tomatoes, ½ cup red onion, kernels from 2 ears of corn, flesh of 1 ripe avocado, mince 5 garlic cloves, and chop cilantro.

   Time: PT10M

4. Combine all ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl add the drained beans, chopped vegetables, corn, avocado, garlic, and cilantro. Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

5. Rest and serve

   Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

7 g