Uptown Cowboy Caviar Recipe

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Uptown Cowboy Caviar Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on August 28, 2023

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss to coat.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. 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.