How to Make Cowboy Caviar - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cowboy caviar is a delicious and healthy Tex-Mex dish that’s perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a colorful side dish for any meal. It’s a versatile dish that can be served as a dip with tortilla chips, as a topping for grilled meats, or even as a filling for tacos or burritos.

This flavorful and vibrant dish is packed with fresh and nutritious ingredients like black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocados, and bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty and tangy dressing. The combination o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • ½ medium onion, diced
  • ¼ medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ½ cup chopped pickled jalapeño peppers
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup Italian salad dressing
  • ¾ cup chopped cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Mix black beans, black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño peppers together in a large bowl. Season with garlic salt, then pour in Italian salad dressing and add cilantro. Mix until well coated.
  • Refrigerate until flavors have melded, at least 20 minutes or up to 3 days, before serving.
  • Nutrition

    233 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1255mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 465mg