Easy Cowboy Caviar Recipe
This Easy Cowboy Caviar recipe is a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful dip or salad perfect for parties, snacks, or a healthy side dish. It combines a medley of beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing made with olive oil, lime juice, and spices, making it both nutritious and satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to prepare and great served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅛ cup Truvia (natural sweetener)
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Salad
- 2 roma tomatoes, deseeded and diced
- 1 (15 oz) can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups canned fire roasted corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, deseeded and diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, Truvia, fresh lime juice, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, and salt until well combined and the dressing is smooth.
- Add Vegetables and Beans: To the bowl with the dressing, add the diced roma tomatoes, black eyed peas, black beans, fire roasted corn, diced yellow onion, green bell pepper, and diced jalapeno. Mix thoroughly to ensure everything is coated with the dressing.
- Stir Well: Continue stirring the mixture well to distribute all ingredients evenly and blend the flavors.
- Add Cilantro: Fold in the chopped fresh cilantro to add a refreshing herbaceous note, mixing it gently to combine.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Once chilled, give the cowboy caviar a final stir and serve it as a dip with chips, or as a side salad with your favorite meal.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some of the jalapeno seeds in.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Serve with tortilla chips, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
- Can be made vegan and gluten free without any modifications.
Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/easy-cowboy-caviar-recipe/
