Best Texas Caviar Recipe (Cowboy Caviar)

Best Texas Caviar Recipe (Cowboy Caviar)

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)

¼ cup apple cider vinegar (preferably unfiltered for deeper flavor)

1½ teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Salad:

1 pound Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced

1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

1½ cups sweet corn kernels (frozen and thawed, or fresh)

1 medium red onion, finely chopped

½ cup red bell pepper, diced

½ cup yellow bell pepper, diced

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)

1 cup fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Instructions

Make the Dressing:

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified. Set aside.

Combine the Fresh Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, add the diced Roma tomatoes, black-eyed peas, black beans, thawed sweet corn, red onion, red and yellow bell peppers, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro or parsley.

Dress and Toss:

Pour the prepared dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Chill and Marinate:

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.

Serve and Enjoy:

Serve chilled with tortilla chips as a vibrant appetizer or use it as a fresh topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or even as a zesty salad.