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Cowboy Caviar Recipe – Easy Appetizer Everyone Will Love

A fresh, colorful cowboy caviar made with beans, vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette—perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeño minced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl or jar
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Combine beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño in a bowl.
  2. Gently fold in avocado and cilantro.
  3. Whisk together oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over mixture and toss gently.
  5. Chill 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Add avocado just before serving for best texture.