Name: Cowboy Caviar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 (14-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels (2 ears of corn, blanched or grilled, kernels shaved off the cob); 4 medium tomatoes ((about ¾ pound), chopped); 2 medium red (orange or yellow bell pepper, diced); ¾ cup red onion (about ½ medium red onion, diced); 1 cup cilantro (leaves and stems, chopped); 1 to 2 jalapeños (ribs removed, seeded and finely diced); ⅓ cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 medium cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons sea salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Description

This recipe is different than your usual cowboy or Texas caviar in that it’s made with fresh vegetables and a homemade dressing. It’s still super easy to make. Recipe yields a lot of “caviar,” about 8 cups.

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Ingredients

Cowboy Caviar

2 (14-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (14-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels (2 ears of corn, blanched or grilled, kernels shaved off the cob)
4 medium tomatoes ((about ¾ pound), chopped)
2 medium red (orange or yellow bell pepper, diced)
¾ cup red onion (about ½ medium red onion, diced)
1 cup cilantro (leaves and stems, chopped)
1 to 2 jalapeños (ribs removed, seeded and finely diced)

Dressing

⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons sea salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

In a large serving bowl, combine the drained black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and jalapeño.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until emulsified. Drizzle the dressing over the serving bowl and toss until well mixed. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. For best flavor, let the mixture marinate for at least 45 minutes before serving. It’s best if prepared the day before and allowed to marinate overnight.