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Fresh Cowboy Caviar Recipe with Creamy Avocado and Black-Eyed Peas

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A fresh, vibrant, and creamy cowboy caviar featuring black-eyed peas and ripe avocado, perfect as a healthy snack or side dish. This easy no-cook recipe combines crunchy veggies with a tangy lime dressing for a satisfying and wholesome treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)

Instructions

  1. Dice the ripe avocado into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion and cilantro, and mince the jalapeño after removing seeds. Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes.
  2. Drain and rinse the black-eyed peas under cold water until clear. Let them drain well.
  3. In a mixing bowl, gently toss together the black-eyed peas, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and corn if using.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the mixture and gently fold to coat without mashing the avocado.
  6. Add the diced avocado last and gently fold it in to preserve its shape and creaminess.
  7. Let the cowboy caviar sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to marry. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Notes

Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh and prevent browning. Rinse canned black-eyed peas well to reduce sodium and avoid watery texture. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat. The recipe can be made ahead by preparing the base mix without avocado and refrigerating; add avocado fresh before serving.

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Keywords: cowboy caviar, avocado, black-eyed peas, healthy snack, no-cook, vegan, gluten-free, fresh salsa, easy recipe

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