Description

Easy Cowboy Caviar brings together vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients like black beans, corn, and fresh veggies. Perfect for gatherings, this dish is a delightful, refreshing choice that’s both healthy and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and diced
1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
½ cup finely diced red onion
½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup fresh seeded and diced tomato, optional
2 fresh avocados, diced and added just before serving, optional
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 heaping tablespoons honey
1 fresh lime, juiced
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
2 chipotles in adobo, plus 2 teaspoons sauce from the can
1 cup avocado or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, red and yellow peppers, jalapeños, corn, red onion, cilantro, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
Blend the red wine vinegar, honey, lime juice, salt, chipotles, and sauce together. Slowly add the oil with the blender running until the dressing is emulsified. Stir in oregano and black pepper, tasting to adjust seasoning.
Pour half the dressing over the bean mixture and stir to combine. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
Before serving, stir the cowboy caviar and add more dressing if needed. If using, mix in fresh avocado just before serving. Any leftover dressing can be stored in the refrigerator and used as a marinade.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the cowboy caviar sit overnight after preparing.
Use ripe avocados for the best texture and taste when adding fresh to the dish.
Feel free to add more vegetables to suit your taste. Adjust spice levels by using less jalapeño.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 0mg