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Enjoy the Flavorful Cowboy Caviar Recipe for Your Next Party!

Cowboy Caviar 7 Ingredients Easy Delicious
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Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant salad or chunky dip that blends Tex-Mex influences with fresh ingredients for a refreshing meal or appetizer. It’s versatile, healthy, and exceptionally simple to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1–3/4 cup sweet corn
  • 1–3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (1/2 red and 1/2 green)
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoon finely diced jalapeño
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 can (15.25 ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15.5 ounce) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup diced ripe avocados (optional)
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 large lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine sweet corn, quartered cherry tomatoes, diced bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, black beans, black-eyed peas, and avocados if using. Gently mix to combine.

2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, lime juice, chili powder, sugar, ground cumin, paprika, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well coated.

4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

5. Serve chilled with crispy tortilla chips.

Notes

Cowboy Caviar is flexible; feel free to customize it with different beans or add protein like grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier dish.

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Keywords: Cowboy Caviar, Dip, Salad

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