Description
Crowd-pleasing & hearty with a zesty dressing, this Easy Cowboy Caviar Recipe is always a hit at parties and family gatherings. You can mix it up in about 20 minutes prep time and it’s the perfect make-ahead for a potluck.
Ingredients
4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 avocados, peeled and diced
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 can (19 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (19 ounces) black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (12 ounces) corn, drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 and 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, granulated ssugar, salt, pepper and lime juice. Set aside.
- In a separate, large mixing bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, red onions, jalapeno peppers, bell pepper, sweet corn, black eyed peas, black beans, garlic and Cilantro.
- Pour the dressing on top of the mixture, then stir in the chopped avocados. I like to add the avocados last in case they are a bit on the ripe side and softer.
Notes
Storage instructions:Cowboy caviar keeps in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Give it a good stir to combine the dressing with the ingredients again before serving.
If making one day ahead, do not add the avocado until 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
