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Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar

The ultimate summer dip, Cowboy Caviar is packed with fresh veggies and black beans, making it a healthy and colorful addition to any gathering. This easy salad can be served as a dip, side dish, or relish. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or just a light snack!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizers, Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
  • 2 cans white shoepeg corn (or substitute 2 cups fresh, raw sweet corn kernels)
  • 1 jar chopped pimentos drained
  • 1.5 cups diced green pepper
  • 1.5 cups thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno (more or less to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic (use more if desired)
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup rice vinegar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (use more if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, fold together all salsa ingredients.
  2. Add all dressing ingredients to a jar or bowl, then add a tight-fitting lid. Shake the jar vigorously for 30 seconds to combine.
  3. Pour dressing over salsa ingredients and fold a few times to combine.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, and up to 1 day in advance.
  5. Before serving, fold the salsa a few times to combine.
  6. If desired, drain off some of the excess dressing and accumulated juices.
  7. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or Fritos corn chips.
  8. You can also serve this as a relish or side salad.

Notes

  • Uniform Dicing: When dicing the vegetables, aim for all ingredients in the salsa to be roughly the same size.
  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Customization: Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite ingredients, such as chopped tomatoes or avocado.
  • Spice Level: Adjust the amount of jalapeno according to your heat preference.
  • Serving Options: This dish can be served as a dip, side salad, or a refreshing topping for grilled meats.