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Homemade Texas Cowboy Caviar Recipe - Simply Healthy and Refreshing Southwestern Classic!

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Cowboy Caviar

Cultural Context

Cowboy Caviar, also known as Texas Caviar, is a popular dish in the Southern United States, particularly in Texas. It is often served as a dip or side dish at gatherings, barbecues, and parties. The dish reflects the region's agricultural bounty, incorporating fresh vegetables and beans, making it a colorful and nutritious option. Its name evokes the rugged cowboy culture, emphasizing a hearty, communal style of eating.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
¼ cup Olive Oil
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Brown Sugar
½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
2 cloves Garlic, grated
Salt, to taste
3 Roma Tomatoes, diced
½ medium Red Onion, diced
1 Avocado, sliced
15 oz Black Beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz White Beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Frozen Corn, thawed
½ medium Bell Pepper, any color, diced
1 Jalapeño Pepper, diced, seeds removed
1 small bunch Cilantro Leaves, chopped
Tortilla Chips, for serving

black beans

🥗Healthier: canned black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and can be used interchangeably.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

1

For Dressing: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, grated garlic, and salt in a bowl.

2

For Salad: In a large bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, avocado, black beans, white beans, thawed corn, diced bell pepper, diced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.

3

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.

4

Serve with tortilla chips.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

large bowlspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Also Known As

Texas CaviarBean Salsa

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