Paula Deen Cowboy Caviar

Paula Deen’s Cowboy Caviar recipe combines diced Roma tomatoes, avocados, black beans, and corn, tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, lime juice, and spices. Taking 15 minutes to prepare, it serves 8.

Try More Paula Deen Recipes:

• Paula Deen Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
• Paula Deen Corn Salad With Fritos
• Paula Deen Alfredo Sauce

💗 What You’ll Gain from Making This Cowboy Caviar Recipe:

• Vibrant Flavors: Bursting with fresh veggies and zesty dressing.
• Versatile: Perfect as a dip, salad, or side dish.
• Quick Prep: Ready in just 15 minutes.
• Crowd Pleaser: Appeals to diverse tastes, great for gatherings.

❓ What Is Paula Deen Cowboy Caviar Recipe?

Paula Deen’s Cowboy Caviar is a zesty salad made with diced tomatoes, avocados, beans, corn, and peppers. It’s a vibrant mix offering a refreshing, slightly tangy taste. Named for its resemblance to caviar, it’s a chunky, flavorful Tex-Mex dish.

🥑 Paula Deen Cowboy Caviar Ingredients

• 3 Roma tomatoes seeds removed, diced
• 2 ripe avocados diced
• ⅓ cup red onion diced
• 15 oz black beans rinsed and drained
• 15 oz black eyed peas rinsed and drained
• 1 ½ cups frozen sweet corn thawed (I just usually toss it in the salad frozen unless I plan on eating it immediately, it thaws quite quickly)
• 1 bell pepper diced (I used half a green and half a red, but color doesn’t matter)
• 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed, diced into very small pieces
• ⅓ cup Cilantro finely chopped

DRESSING

• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh preferred
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• Tortilla chips for serving

🥘 Instructions For Paula Deen Cowboy Caviar

1. Mix tomatoes, avocado, onion, black beans, black eyed peas, corn, pepper, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro in a big bowl.
2. Stir well so that everything mixes together.
3. In another bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Pour the dressing over the other ingredients and mix well.
5. Keep it in the fridge. If you’re not serving it right away, make sure to mix it well before serving.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Maintain avocado freshness by adding them just before serving.
• Adjust spice by modifying jalapeño amounts for preferred heat.
• Keep salad texture intact by not overmixing ingredients vigorously.
• Use lime juice promptly to prevent avocado browning.
• Substitute red wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar if needed.

🌮 What To Serve With Cowboy Caviar?

Serve Cowboy Caviar with tortilla chips, as a topping for grilled meats, or as a vibrant side to complement tacos or grilled fish.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Cowboy Caviar?

• In The Fridge. Store Leftovers Cowboy Caviar in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• In The Freezer. Freezing Leftovers Cowboy Caviar alters texture avoid freezing.

Can I Reheat Leftovers Cowboy Caviar?

Reheating Leftovers Cowboy Caviar alters freshness, but if needed, gently warm in a skillet over low heat, maintaining the veggies’ crunch. Avoid overheating.

FAQs

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• Paula Deen Ham And Potato Soup
• Paula Deen Mayonnaise Biscuits
• Paula Deen 3 Ingredient Biscuits

Paula Deen Cowboy Caviar Nutrition Facts

Amount per Serving

• Calories: 214
• Carbohydrates: 23g
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Sodium: 248mg
• Potassium: 490mg
• Fiber: 8g
• Sugar: 3g
• Vitamin A: 585IU
• Vitamin C: 22.9mg
• Calcium: 29mg
• Iron: 2.1mg