Description

This colorful, crunchy, and tangy cowboy caviar dip is a hearty, healthy, and vibrant snack perfect for game day or parties. Packed with fresh veggies, beans, and a zingy homemade vinaigrette, it’s quick to make and totally customizable.

Ingredients

Scale

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (canned or thawed frozen)
1 medium red bell pepper, diced small
1 medium green bell pepper, diced small
2 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 medium avocado, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Optional: Hot sauce, a few dashes
Optional: 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions

Drain and rinse the black beans and black-eyed peas under cold water. Shake off excess water and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add corn kernels.
Dice red and green bell peppers, seed and dice Roma tomatoes, finely chop red onion and jalapeño. Add all veggies to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add hot sauce if desired.
Pour the dressing over the bean and veggie mixture. Gently fold with a large spoon until evenly coated.
Dice avocado and sprinkle with a little lime juice. Add avocado and chopped cilantro to the bowl. Give a gentle final toss.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with sliced green onions and extra cilantro if desired. Serve with sturdy tortilla chips or veggie sticks.

Notes

For best texture, add avocado just before serving. Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Customize spice level by adjusting jalapeño and hot sauce. If prepping ahead, wait to add avocado until serving. Drain beans and corn well to avoid a watery dip.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 120g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 350
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 6
Protein: 5

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