Name: Cowboy Caviar
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Cups
Cuisine: American

January 23, 2026

Cowboy Caviar is a refreshing and flavorful salad made with a variety of beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado. A simple vinaigrette dressing with a touch of cumin ties all the ingredients together.

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Cowboy Caviar

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Ingredients

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin.

Shake or whisk well and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine black beans, black-eyed peas, sweet corn, red onion, tomato, and cilantro.

Pour dressing on bean mixture and stir well.

Just before serving, add the chopped avocados.

For best taste, refrigerate for at least an hour.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bean Brilliance 🫘
Rinse canned beans thoroughly under cold water to remove excess sodium and prevent a metallic taste, ensuring a cleaner, fresher flavor profile for your Cowboy Caviar.
Avocado Preservation Trick 🥑
Dice avocados last and toss with a bit of lime juice to prevent browning and maintain their vibrant green color and creamy texture in the salad.
Flavor Marination Technique 🌶️
Let the dressed Cowboy Caviar sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld and intensify the overall flavor profile.
Corn Char Master 🔥
For an extra layer of depth, quickly char fresh corn kernels in a hot skillet before adding to the salad, which will release a smoky, sweet complexity.
Vinaigrette Balance 🫒
Whisk the olive oil and red wine vinegar slowly to create a stable emulsion, ensuring the dressing coats each ingredient evenly and creates a harmonious blend of flavors.