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Fresh Cowboy Caviar Dip with Avocado and Black-Eyed Peas

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A quick and fresh party dip combining creamy avocado, tangy black-eyed peas, and crisp veggies with a bright lime-cumin dressing. Perfect for casual get-togethers and easy to customize.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can black-eyed peas (15 oz / 425g), drained and rinsed
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (150g), halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (10g), chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (30ml)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the canned black-eyed peas thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to drain completely (about 2 minutes).
  2. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Optionally toss with about 1 teaspoon lime juice to prevent browning.
  3. Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red bell pepper, slice the green onions thinly, and chop the cilantro. If using jalapeño, mince it finely, removing seeds.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  5. In a mixing bowl, gently fold together black-eyed peas, avocado, tomatoes, bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, and jalapeño if using. Pour the dressing over and toss carefully to coat without breaking up avocado chunks. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra cilantro leaves or a sprinkle of cumin if desired. Serve with crunchy tortilla chips, pita bread, or fresh veggie sticks.

Notes

Use ripe Hass avocado for best texture. Rinse canned black-eyed peas well to remove excess sodium and canned taste. Avoid over-mixing to keep chunky texture. Add avocado just before serving if making ahead to prevent browning. Fresh lime juice is preferred over bottled for best flavor.

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Keywords: cowboy caviar, avocado dip, black-eyed peas, party snack, fresh dip, vegan dip, gluten-free, easy appetizer

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