Cowboy Caviar Recipe

Cowboy caviar is a colorful and flavorful dip made with beans, fresh vegetables, and a tangy homemade dressing. It is a popular party appetizer that pairs perfectly with tortilla chips and can also be served as a fresh side dish or topping for tacos and salads. This recipe combines hearty ingredients with a zesty lime and garlic dressing for a refreshing and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• Juice of 1 lime
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
• 2/3 cup finely diced red onion
• 1 1/2 cups diced bell peppers
• 1/3 cup diced roasted red peppers
• 1/3 cup diced pickled jalapeños
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups corn kernels
• 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Tortilla chips for serving

Directions

• In a large bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, minced garlic, garlic powder, salt, sugar, cumin, smoked paprika, and chipotle pepper until well combined.
• Rinse the diced red onion under cold water and drain well.
• Add the bell peppers, roasted red peppers, jalapeños, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, and tomatoes into the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the diced red onion and mix everything together until evenly coated.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours so the flavors can blend.
• Stir the mixture occasionally while chilling.
• Before serving, mix in the chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning if needed.
• Serve chilled with tortilla chips.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 14
Yield: About 7 cups