Texas Caviar Recipe: The Best Cowboy Caviar

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (15 ounce) cans white corn, rinsed and drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
• 1 red bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup rice vinegar
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 0.33 cup white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the recipe.
2. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, pinto beans, sweet white corn, diced green chiles, colorful red and green bell peppers, finely chopped red onion, jalapeño pepper for a kick, and fresh cilantro.
3. In a separate pan, whisk together the rice vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat. Allow the dressing to cool for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
4. Gently pour the cooled dressing over the bean mixture, ensuring every ingredient is well-coated.

Nutrition

• Calories: 262 kcal
• Fat Content: 12 g
• Fiber Content: 6 g
• Sugar Content: 8 g
• Sodium Content: 564 mg
• Protein Content: 6 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 36 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g