Best Ever Cowboy Caviar

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This is the best recipe for cowboy caviar! You can make this ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld. Add some heat with sliced jalapeños before serving. Great as a side dish or dip for tortilla chips.

Submitted by abtomesh
Updated on March 25, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup cider vinegar

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (14 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (11 ounce) can white shoepeg corn, drained

  • 1 red onion, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. Combine olive oil, vegetable oil, cider vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil, remove from heat, and cool to room temperature.

  2. Stir pinto beans, black-eyed peas, corn, onion, celery, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a large bowl. Pour cooled oil mixture over bean mixture and toss to coat. Best served chilled.

Cook’s Note

For best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for a few hours to overnight. Drain excess dressing before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

426 Calories
28g Fat
38g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 426
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Sodium 415mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 25mg 27%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 308mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.