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A delicious plate of Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar

A vibrant and hearty salad perfect for a quick snack or a party appetizer, Cowboy Caviar is loaded with beans and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 30 ml fresh lime juice
  • 7.5 ml balsamic vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
Salad
  • 1 can black beans 15oz can
  • 1 can black eyed peas 15oz can
  • 1 g bell pepper any color
  • 2 g Roma tomatoes
  • 1 g jalapeño
  • 0.25 g red onion
  • 0.25 bunch fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Colander
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and sugar.
  2. Rinse and drain both cans of beans in a colander. Once well drained, transfer them to a large bowl.
  3. Finely dice the bell pepper, tomatoes, jalapeño, and red onion. For a less spicy salad, scrape the seeds out of the jalapeño before dicing. Roughly chop the cilantro.
  4. Add the chopped vegetables to the bowl with the beans.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad, then stir until everything is well coated. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Notes

This dish can be served as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos. Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of jalapeño.