Cowboy Caviar

Name: Cowboy Caviar
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ cups cooked black beans (drained and rinsed); 1½ cups cooked black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 cup corn kernels; 1 red bell pepper (stemmed, seeded, and diced); ½ cup diced red onion; 1 medium jalapeño pepper (finely chopped); Juice of 1 lime; 2 large avocados (pitted and diced); ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; Tortilla chips (for serving); 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon honey; 1 garlic clove (minced); 1½ teaspoons sea salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:25min

This cowboy caviar recipe is adapted from The Well Plated Cookbook by Erin Clarke. Served with tortilla chips, it's a fantastic party appetizer, but it's also delicious as a salad. Toss it with greens, or enjoy it on its own.

Updated at: Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:10:27 GMT