This Uptown Cowboy Caviar recipe is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, and avocado, dressed in a zesty cilantro lime dressing. Perfect as a dip, salad, or side dish, it's a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips, as a salad, or as a side dish.
Interesting Facts
Cowboy caviar got its name due to its similarity in appearance to real caviar.
Black-eyed peas are a traditional staple in Southern cuisine and are considered a symbol of good luck and fortune.
The addition of avocado adds a creamy texture and healthy fats to this dish.
This recipe is gluten-free and can be easily made vegan by omitting honey or using a plant-based sweetener.