Appetizer for 12

Cowboy Caviar (12 servings)

Name: Cowboy Caviar (12 servings)
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 roma tomatoes; 2 avocados; 1/3 cup diced red onion; 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans; 1 can (15 oz) canned black eyed peas; 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels; 1 bell pepper; 1 jalapeño; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; tortilla chips (optional); 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder

This fresh bean, corn, and avocado mixture combines chopped vegetables with a tangy oil, lime, and vinegar dressing.

Typical price

$3.59for 4 servings

$0.90 per serving$3.59 for 4

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Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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20 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Dairy-free Budget Appetizers Snacks

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	0.95 lb	$1.87Typical price
Avocados$1.29 each typical	2	$2.58Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.15Typical price
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	30 oz	$2.70Typical price
Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical	7.5 oz	$0.67Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.25Typical price
Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.11Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.76

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

3 roma tomatoes
2 avocados
1/3 cup diced red onion
1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
1 can (15 oz) canned black eyed peas
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 bell pepper
1 jalapeño
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
tortilla chips (optional)
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Steps

Dice the tomatoes, avocados, bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro, then place them in a large bowl.
Drain and rinse the black beans and black-eyed peas, then add them with the frozen corn and red onion.
Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Toss the dressing with the vegetable mixture and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Swaps

Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with canned beans on sale.