Cowboy Caviar

Ingredients

• 1 can Corn (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can Black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can Black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can Tomatoes (diced; or fresh equivalent)
• 0.5 Red onion (finely diced)
• Fresh cilantro (chopped, to taste)
• 0.25 cup Olive oil (for the dressing)
• 2 tbsp Lime juice (for the dressing)
• 1 tbsp Honey (for the dressing)
• Tortilla chips (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the salad dressing by whisking together olive oil, lime juice, and honey in a small bowl until emulsified.

2. 2

   Drain and rinse one can of corn, one can of black-eyed peas, and one can of black beans.

3. 3

   Finely dice half of a red onion and chop a handful of fresh cilantro.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, black-eyed peas, black beans, tomatoes, diced red onion, and cilantro.

5. 5

   Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.

6. 6

   Serve immediately with tortilla chips or chill in the refrigerator for an hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

The transcript mentions the dressing is shown on screen; typical Cowboy Caviar dressings use a base of olive oil, lime juice, and a sweetener like honey or sugar. For best results, let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• side dish
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gluten-free
• no-cook
• summer
• BBQ