Cowboy Caviar ~ Whether you call it Texas Caviar, Black Bean Sauce, Black-Eyed Pea Salad, or Southwestern Bean Sauce, this American cross between sauce and salad is just GOOD! It's a multi-task that's always welcome at barbecues and shared dining, and she wrote Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day and July 4th.
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed well and drained
1 15-oz can black-eyed peas, rinse well and drain
1 ear of corn, kernel free (corn can be cooked or raw)
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/3 c green bell pepper
1/3 c yellow bell pepper
1/3 c finely orange bell pepper
1/2 c finely chop tomatoes
1-2 jalapeños (to taste), chopped
1/4 cup chopped stuffed green olives
1/4 cup chopped black olives or kalamata
a L handful of chop fresh cilantro leaves
bandage
4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
juice to 2 large files
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
salt & pepper to taste
* Methods
Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Whisking dressing ingredients and trying to adjust to your like.
Adding dressing to salad also toss gently.
Salad is great prepared a few h in advance to permit the flavors to develop & blend. It is store for week in an airtight container in refrigerator.
Enjoy !
