Black-eyed peas
2 cans, 14 oz each, drained
Snacks
Cowboy caviar bean dip.
A chunky bean-and-corn dip with a tangy herb dressing.
- Makes
- 12 snack servings
- Hands-on
- 25 minutes
- Total time
- 45 minutes
- Effort
- Easy
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Your shopping list
For 12 snack servings.
Black beans
1 can, 14 oz, drained
Corn kernels
1 1/2 cups, cooked or thawed
Chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 cups
Bell pepper
1, chopped
Red onion
3/4 cup, chopped
Cilantro
1/2 cup, chopped
Jalapeño
1, seeded and minced
Olive oil
1/3 cup
Red wine vinegar
3 tbsp
Garlic
2 cloves, minced
Salt
1 tsp, to taste
Dried oregano
1 tsp
Dried basil
1/2 tsp
Maple syrup
1 tsp
Red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp
Black pepper
To taste
Amounts are what the recipe uses, not package sizes. Compare quantities and product details before buying.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Tools & supplies
Colander
Rinse and drain beans.
Knife and cutting board
Dice vegetables.
Large bowl and whisk
Combine dip and dressing.
STEP BY STEP
Make it
Rinse
Rinse and drain beans thoroughly.
Combine
Mix beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and jalapeño.
Dress
Whisk remaining ingredients and toss through the mixture.
Rest
Chill at least 20 minutes, then stir and taste before serving.
Good to know
- Dice vegetables small enough to scoop easily with a chip.
- Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
SAVE THE MAKING
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Compare these finished options with making your own.
Prepared cowboy caviar
A finished bean salsa skips chopping; check whether it is refrigerated or shelf-stable.
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Sources & further reading
Independent instructions informed by the sources below. No affiliation or endorsement is implied. These instructions have not been kitchen- or workshop-tested by DIBuyIt.
- Cookie and Kate: Cowboy Caviar — Ingredient quantities and preparation method.