Be a backyard barbecue legend when you bring Cowboy Cuisine to the party.

So you’ve been invited to a barbecue and you’re wondering what to bring. Potato chips? Really? C’mon, you can do better than that. Check out this recipe for Cowboy Cuisine. It’s a party pleaser.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup sugar (see notes)
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (11 ounce) can super sweet corn, drained
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped cilantro (from 1 bunch)

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, white wine vinegar, chili powder, and salt. 
2. Add tomatoes, black-eyed peas, beans, corn, red onion, and bell peppers. Stir to combine.
3. Stir in cilantro. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight to blend flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature.