Name: The Best Cowboy Caviar
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed; 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen thawed, or canned drained); 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 orange bell pepper, diced; 1 cup Roma tomatoes, deseeded and diced; ½ red onion, finely diced; ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 ripe avocados, diced (add just before serving); For the Dressing:; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 1 teaspoon sugar or agave nectar (optional, to balance flavors)

Description

Discover the best flavor of Cowboy Caviar with this step-by-step easy to make guide. Perfect for your next gathering!

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen thawed, or canned drained)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1 cup Roma tomatoes, deseeded and diced
½ red onion, finely diced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 ripe avocados, diced (add just before serving)
For the Dressing:
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon sugar or agave nectar (optional, to balance flavors)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables. Wash and dice all bell peppers, red onion, and tomatoes into uniform 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces. If tomatoes are very juicy, gently squeeze out excess liquid. Mince garlic and chop cilantro.
Step 2: Combine Main Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans, black-eyed peas, and kidney beans. Add the corn, diced bell peppers, red onion, and tomatoes. Stir gently to combine.
Step 3: Whisk the Dressing. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and optional sugar/agave until well combined and slightly emulsified.
Step 4: Dress and Marinate. Pour the dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture. Add the chopped cilantro. Toss gently until all ingredients are thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours (or overnight) to allow flavors to meld.
Step 5: Add Avocado and Serve. Just before serving, dice the ripe avocados and gently fold them into the chilled Cowboy Caviar. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, as a topping, or as a side dish.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins