Name: Cowboy Caviar Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (15.5-ounce) cans unseasoned black eyed peas or Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 yellow bell pepper, diced; 1½ cups fresh or frozen corn kernels; 12 ounces jicama, cut into ½-inch pieces; ¾ cup finely chopped red onion; 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced; ⅓ cup minced fresh cilantro leaves; 4 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced; ½ cup fresh orange juice (from 2 oranges); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon sea salt; Tortilla chips, for serving

Description

Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful bean salad featuring a colorful mix of black-eyed peas, bell peppers, jicama, corn, and jalapeños, all tossed in a tangy citrus and vinegar dressing. Perfect as a light appetizer or a side dish, it pairs wonderfully with crunchy tortilla chips for scooping.

Ingredients

Beans

2 (15.5-ounce) cans unseasoned black eyed peas or Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed

Vegetables and Herbs

1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1½ cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
12 ounces jicama, cut into ½-inch pieces
¾ cup finely chopped red onion
2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
⅓ cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
4 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

Dressings and Seasonings

½ cup fresh orange juice (from 2 oranges)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
½ teaspoon sea salt

Serving

Tortilla chips, for serving

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Instructions

Combine vegetables. In a large bowl, prepare all the fresh and chopped vegetables including jicama, bell peppers, corn, red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and green onions.
Add beans and dressing. Add the drained and rinsed black-eyed peas (or Great Northern beans) to the bowl along with the freshly squeezed orange juice, extra-virgin olive oil, vegetable oil, seasoned rice wine vinegar, and sea salt.
Toss to combine. Gently mix all ingredients thoroughly to evenly coat the vegetables and beans with the citrus and vinegar dressing, ensuring all flavors meld together.
Serve or chill. Serve the cowboy caviar immediately with tortilla chips on the side, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Using fresh corn kernels provides a sweeter flavor, but frozen corn works well if fresh is unavailable.
You can adjust the number of jalapeños according to your preferred spice level.
Letting the salad rest refrigerated for an hour enhances the melding of flavors but is not mandatory.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American