Cowboy Caviar
A fresh, flavorful salad with black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, and veggies tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for dipping or as a side!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup dried black-eyed peas
- 2 cups water
- ¾ cup dried black beans
- 3 cups water
- 1 ½ cups corn
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 ½ cups bell pepper diced
- 1 cup avocado diced
- 1 ½ cups tomatoes diced
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
- ¼ cup jalapeño deseeded and diced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook black beans and black-eyed peas using your preferred method (Instant Pot or stovetop).
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine all vegetables and beans, then pour over the dressing. Toss until everything is well-coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring before serving.
Notes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6