Name: Cowboy Caviar Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/8 cup sugar; 1 lime (juiced); 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 roma tomatoes (seeded and diced); 15 ounces black eyed peas (1 can, drained and rinsed); 15 ounces black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed); 1 1/2 cups sweet corn; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper; 1 jalapeno (diced); 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped, optional)

Description

Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful no-cook salad featuring a medley of beans, corn, vegetables, and a tangy lime dressing. Perfect for quick snacking or as a party appetizer, this recipe is easy to prepare and serves up a festive southwestern flair.

Ingredients

Dressing

1/2 cup olive oil
1/8 cup sugar
1 lime (juiced)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt

Salad

2 roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
15 ounces black eyed peas (1 can, drained and rinsed)
15 ounces black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
1 1/2 cups sweet corn
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1 jalapeno (diced)
1/2 cup cilantro (chopped, optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, lime juice, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, and salt until well combined to create a tangy and balanced dressing.
Add Vegetables: Stir in the sweet corn, diced red onion, diced green bell pepper, and diced jalapeno into the dressing to incorporate the fresh, crunchy elements.
Mix in Beans and Tomatoes: Gently fold in the drained and rinsed black beans, black eyed peas, and diced roma tomatoes, ensuring even distribution without mashing the ingredients.
Add Cilantro (Optional): If desired, stir in the chopped cilantro to add a fresh herbal note that complements the southwestern flavors.
Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the cowboy caviar for at least 20 minutes or until ready to serve. This enhances the flavors and serves the salad chilled for best taste.

Notes

For a spicier version, include more jalapeno or add some cayenne pepper to the dressing.
Can be served as a dip with tortilla chips or as a side salad for grilled meats.
Make ahead and chill for a few hours or overnight for enhanced flavor melding.
Ensure tomatoes are seeded to avoid excess liquid diluting the salad.
The sugar balances the acidity of the vinegar; adjust to taste for sweetness preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Southwestern