cowboy caviar

11 Pinches
Franklin, WI
Updated on Aug 29, 2017

A friend brought this to a party, very tasty. The jalapeno and cilantro are optional, if you like it hot use them. I use the scoop tortilla chips.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Hr 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other
yield

Ingredients

  • 3 - ears of corn
  • 1 - green pepper
  • 1 - red bell peppers
  • 1 - jalapeno, (optional)
  • 1 - med shallot
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can black eyed peas
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, fresh (optional)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 - avocados
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bag tortilla chips

How To Make cowboy caviar

  • Step 1
    Remove kernels from corn
  • Step 2
    Dice all of the peppers and shallot. De-seed the jalapeno before dicing if you are using one. Note: instead of a single red pepper, buy the variety colors of mini peppers-yellow, orange and red
  • Step 3
    Drain and rinse the black beans and black eyed peas.
  • Step 4
    Chop cilantro if using it.
  • Step 5
    Combine all ingredients ( except avocados) and mix well.
  • Step 6
    Cover and chill for at least a few hours or overnight.
  • Step 7
    Dice and add avocados shortly before serving.
  • Step 8
    Serve with tortilla chips.

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