Description
Fresh southwestern charm fills this cowboy caviar, blending zesty black beans, corn, and colorful peppers into a spirited salsa-style salad. Crisp ingredients and tangy lime dressing invite quick, refreshing bites that bring southwest flavors directly to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
Protein and Additional Vegetables:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
Dressing and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prep work: dice tomato, finely chop red onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño, ensuring even, uniform cuts for balanced flavor distribution.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine black-eyed peas, corn kernels, diced tomato, chopped red onion, and bell pepper, creating a vibrant vegetable medley.
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a separate small bowl to craft a zesty, tangy dressing.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture, gently folding to ensure every ingredient is thoroughly coated and seasoned.
- Incorporate minced jalapeño and freshly chopped cilantro, stirring carefully to distribute heat and herbal notes throughout the salad.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more harmonious taste profile.
- Before serving, give the cowboy caviar a final gentle toss to redistribute the dressing and reinvigorate the ingredients.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish, appetizer, or hearty salsa with tortilla chips for a southwestern-inspired treat.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity, removing seeds for milder taste or adding extra for spice enthusiasts.
- Enhance protein content by adding diced grilled chicken, black beans, or quinoa for a more substantial meal.
- Opt for fresh corn kernels during summer season for optimal sweetness and crisp texture, though frozen corn works perfectly during off-peak months.
- Transform into gluten-free and vegan-friendly dish by ensuring all ingredients meet dietary requirements and serving with appropriate chips or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg