Description
Best Ever Cowboy Caviar is a vibrant and refreshing bean salad featuring a zesty dressing made from olive oil, vegetable oil, cider vinegar, and sugar. Loaded with pinto beans, black-eyed peas, white shoepeg corn, fresh vegetables, and cilantro, this dish is perfect as a side or a hearty snack, served chilled for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- ½ cup white sugar
Salad
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Combine olive oil, vegetable oil, cider vinegar, and white sugar in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature to balance the flavors and dissolve the sugar.
- Mix the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained pinto beans, black-eyed peas, white shoepeg corn, chopped red onion, celery, red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Combine Dressing and Salad: Pour the cooled dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure everything is well coated and flavored by the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: For best results, refrigerate the Cowboy Caviar before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and enhances the refreshing taste of the salad.
Notes
- This dish is best served chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
- If desired, you can add diced avocado or jalapeño for extra creaminess and spice.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley if cilantro is not preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
