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Cowboy Caviar
Lisa

Cowboy Caviar

A simple to make, full of bright beautiful colors with a sweet yet tangy flavor, and it can be enjoyed as a salad or a dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
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Total Time 22 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 Cup Oil I used avocado oil, but a good olive oil will work just as well.
  • 2 Tbsp Real Maple Syrup
  • 3 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Caviar
  • Oil I used a little avocado oil to saute the vegetables.
  • 1 Cup Frozen Corn
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 large Sweet Onion
  • 1 15oz. Can Black-eyed Peas You can substitute with pinto beans.
  • 1 15oz. Can Black Beans
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 4 small to medium sized Roma Tomatoes
  • 3 tsp Jalapenos I used canned. You can also add more or least to your caviar.
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro
  • Salt and Pepper to taste.

Method
 

  1. In a medium sized skillet add enough oil to saute the vegetables.
  2. Dice the onion into small pieces and add to the skillet.
  3. Next, add to the frozen corn to the skillet.
  4. Cook everything at a medium high heat until the vegetables are slightly browned.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat to cool.
Prepare the Vinaigrette
  1. In a pint canning jar, combine the oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cover and shake until emulsified, set aside.
  3. Drain and rinse the beans, add to a large bowl.
  4. Clean and dice the bell pepper and tomato, scooping out the insides of the tomato (save for another recipe, such as How to make a customizable Vegan Chili), add everything to the large bowl.
  5. Add the sauteed vegetables and jalapenos to the large bowl and toss everything together.
  6. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the vegetables and stir to combine.
  7. Cover the bowl and place into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or longer.
  8. Before serving, clean and dice the fresh cilantro and toss into the caviar.

Notes

How to serve this Cowboy Caviar
You can enjoy this "caviar" as a dip for chips or crackers.
Add it on top of a main dish as a condiment.
Or enjoy it on a bed of lettuce as a salad.