Print

Fresh Cowboy Caviar Recipe with Mango Jalapeño Lime Dressing

fresh cowboy caviar recipe - featured image
Print Recipe

A bright, fresh, and slightly spicy cowboy caviar salad featuring juicy mango and a zesty jalapeño lime dressing. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 large jalapeño, seeded and chopped (leave seeds if more heat desired)
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 4 tablespoons / 60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the black beans and black-eyed peas thoroughly. Remove fresh corn kernels from the cob or thaw frozen corn.
  2. In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Mix gently to avoid mashing the mango.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine chopped jalapeño, lime juice, honey, olive oil, and minced garlic. Blend until smooth.
  4. Taste and season the dressing with salt and black pepper. Adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more honey or lime juice if needed.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Let the cowboy caviar sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld. Stir gently before serving.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy with your favorite chips, tacos, or grilled meats.

Notes

Use ripe mango for best sweetness and texture. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat. Letting the salad rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes improves flavor melding. If mango is underripe, add extra honey to the dressing. Dressing can be blended to desired texture; over-blending makes it too thin.

Nutrition

Keywords: cowboy caviar, mango, jalapeño lime dressing, fresh salad, bean salad, vegan, gluten-free, quick recipe, healthy dip

Find it online: https://bakebelle.com/fresh-cowboy-caviar-recipe-with-mango-jalape-n-o-lime-dressing-easy-and-perfect/