Cowboy Caviar Tips
How else can you serve cowboy caviar?
There are lots of ways to enjoy cowboy caviar. If you want to eat it as a salsa, serve it with corn or tortilla chips. If you want to eat it as a topping, serve with grilled meat, like salmon or steak. It makes a hearty addition to tacos, burritos and salads, too. Otherwise, feel free to enjoy your cowboy caviar with a spoon!
And of course, you can always serve it with other cowboy recipes.
How can you make cowboy caviar your own?
Cowboy caviar is pretty close to perfect on its own—but you could add seeded and diced jalapenos for added flavor and heat. Diced avocado add a little bit of creaminess, but you’d have to add it right before serving to prevent it from turning brown. Chopped pineapples or mangos add tropical sweetness.
Can you make cowboy caviar ahead of time?
You could make cowboy caviar the night before to save yourself a few minutes before your gathering. Luckily, if you run out of time, the recipe only takes 15 minutes to assemble from start to finish. The longest part is waiting for the flavors to come together while it chills in the fridge. Trust us—the wait is worth it!
Watch How to Make Corn and Black Bean Salad
Ingredients
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
dressing:
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 167 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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