3-Ingredient Spicy Cowboy Caviar That Steals the Show
A zesty and colorful bean salad perfect for parties or as a side dish. Packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, red bell pepper, jalapeños, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a side dish.
Notes
- For a milder version, remove seeds from jalapeños.
- Add avocado just before serving for extra creaminess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Double the recipe for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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