Gluten Free Cowboy Caviar
This vibrant, crowd-pleasing dip-salad hybrid is packed with black-eyed peas, black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a punchy lime-cumin dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no swapping, substituting, or second-guessing — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. The zesty dressing comes together in minutes with olive oil, fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and a handful of warm spices, giving you bold Tex-Mex flavor without any hidden additives to worry about. A 30-minute rest in the fridge is where the magic really happens, letting the beans soak up all that tangy, spiced dressing until every bite is deeply flavorful. Fold in diced avocado right before serving for a creamy finish, and pair it with certified gluten free tortilla chips to keep the whole spread safe and satisfying. This recipe makes 8 generous servings, so it's perfect for backyard cookouts, potlucks, or meal-prepped lunches throughout the week. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast — and everyone always asks for the recipe.
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8 servings
For the salad
- 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
- ½ medium red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- gluten free tortilla chips, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, black beans, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Stir gently until evenly mixed.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and fully combined.
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