Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar ~ whether you call it Texas caviar, black bean salsa, black-eyed pea salad, or Southwestern bean dip, this all-American cross between a salsa and a salad is just plain GOOD!
Servings: 30
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Equipment
- Alligator Chopper, optional but handy! buy it here
Ingredients
Cowboy caviar
- 15 ounce can of black beans, well rinsed and drained
- 15 ounce can of black-eyed peas, well rinsed and drained
- 1 ear corn, kernels removed (the corn can be cooked or raw)
- 1/3 cup red onion, minced
- 1/3 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/3 cup yellow bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/3 cup orange bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, or to taste, minced
- 1/4 cup green stuffed olives, finely diced
- 1/4 cup black or kalamata olives, finely diced
- 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, rough chopped
Dressing
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large limes
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put all the cowboy caviar ingredients into a large bowl.
- Whisk the dressing ingredients together and taste to adjust it to your liking.
- Add the dressing to the salad and toss gently.
- The salad is best if made a couple of hours ahead of time to allow the flavors to develop and mingle. It keeps for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Note: if you plan to make more than a day ahead, it helps to omit the tomatoes and add them before serving.
Notes
The amounts in this recipe are just guidelines...use more or less according to your taste.
The corn can be cooked or raw, but I think it has the best flavor when it's grilled, and it gets nice char marks that way, too. You can set it right on the grill in or out of its husk, and turn frequently with tongs until it starts to steam or soften. Do under the broiler or over an open flame, as well.
Nutrition
Serving: 3 Tbsp · Calories: 63 kcal · Carbohydrates: 8 g · Protein: 3 g · Fat: 2 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Sodium: 38 mg · Potassium: 128 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 220 IU · Vitamin C: 8 mg · Calcium: 11 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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