Looking for a fun, easy, and healthy recipe to bring to your next party? Look no further than cowboy caviar! This dish is perfect for any occasion - from game day gatherings to summer BBQs. And the best part? It only takes a few minutes to throw together. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

What is Cowboy Caviar?

Cowboy caviar is a fresh and flavorful salad made with black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, onions, and a variety of herbs and spices. It’s the perfect dish for feeding a crowd because it can be easily doubled (or tripled!) to accommodate large groups. Plus, it’s hearty enough to serve as a main course or side dish.

Cowboy Caviar Recipe

Ingredients

Salad

• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup corn can be fresh, canned or thawed from
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno,seeded and finely diced
• 1/3 cup parsley or cilantro (optional)
• Tortilla chips for serving

Dressing

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinigar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

The great thing about cowboy caviar is that it’s so easy to make! Simply combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until everything is evenly distributed. That’s it! No cooking required. Just let the salad sit for a few minutes so that the flavors have a chance to meld together, then dig in.

Tips:

Cowboy caviar is delicious on its own, but it can also be served as a dip with chips or crackers. It’s also great as a filling for tacos or burritos. Basically, you can eat it any way you like!

🕑 Prep Time: 15 mins