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Easy Cowboy Caviar Recipe

Aug 8, 2022 · 11 Comments

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This Easy Cowboy Caviar Recipe is loaded with beans, black-eyed peas, and fresh vegetables tossed in a delicious homemade dressing. Enjoy this colorful and hearty dip with plenty of tortilla chips.

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I have no idea why I haven’t ever made this Cowboy Caviar dip before! Recently I had this dip, also called Texas Caviar, at a summer BBQ and was in heaven. This hearty and healthy dip is serious eats! I kept going back for more and noticed that I wasn’t even using the chips, just a spoon to eat this!

While the Cowboy Caviar is technically a dip to serve on any occasion you want, it can be a salad or even a hearty lunch. The vinaigrette dressing is infused with honey and pickled jalapenos and then tossed over the fresh vegetables and beans. So good.

Table of Contents

  • Farmers Market Week
  • What is Cowboy Caviar?
  • Variations of Texas Caviar
  • Is Cowboy Caviar Healthy?
  • How do you store cowboy caviar dip?
  • Ingredients
  • How to Make this Easy Cowboy Caviar Recipe
    • Step 1
    • Step 2
    • Step 3
  • Tips, Tricks, and FAQs
  • Printable Cowboy Caviar Recipe
  • Other Easy Dips to Make
  • More Farmers Market Recipes

Farmers Market Week

Texas Caviar dip is made with a few foods I can easily grab at the Farmer’s Market so this seems like the perfect recipe to start this week off with. Several of my food blogger friends and I are celebrating all things made from the Farmers Market this week. There are over fifteen bloggers sharing over 50 recipes this week. Be sure to follow along the three days with us and find new recipes to add to your arsenal.

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What is Cowboy Caviar?

Cowboy Caviar is simply a medley of vegetables and legumes tossed with a zingy dressing. It can be served as a dip, side dish, or salad. It was invented in the 1950s by Helen Corbitt, (the famed 1950s Neiman Marcus food director), who first served it as “pickled black-eyed peas” on New Year’s Eve at the Houston Country Club. Soon after, it was dubbed “Texas caviar.” It has also been called Cowboy Salsa as it resembles a Pico de Gallo of sorts.

Variations of Texas Caviar

  • Add diced avocados and mix in with the vegetables.
  • Instead of using the dressing in the recipe, some people use their favorite Italian dressing.
  • Try adding red onion, minced garlic, and green bell pepper instead of red, feta cheese, or black olives.
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A great recipe to take to your next potluck.

Is Cowboy Caviar Healthy?

Cowboy Caviar is indeed healthy as it’s loaded with vegetables and beans. No guilt when eating this dip since it contains magnesium, iron, protein, fiber, folate, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin K, and more!

How do you store cowboy caviar dip?

The best way to store this dip is in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. The longer it sits, the more the flavors meld together. For that reason, when making the cowboy caviar, it’s best to make it ahead of time – at least 2-3 hours.

cowboy caviar in serving bowl with tortilla chips
Colorful Cowboy Cavier Dip

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeno plus 1 tablespoon brine
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil

For the salad:

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed (can use fresh corn)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • Tortilla chips, for serving
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How to Make this Easy Cowboy Caviar Recipe

Throwing together this cowboy salsa is so simple, and it only takes a few minutes of prep work. The rest is waiting for all the flavors to blend together as it chills.

Step 1

In a small bowl or jar, mix together the ingredients for the dressing.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss together the ingredients for the salad. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine.

glass bowl filled with fresh ingredients for Texas caviar dip
Prep time is minimal with this recipe.

Step 3

Cover the salad and refrigerate for 2 -3 hours. Give it a good mix before serving. Serve with tortilla or corn chips.

cowboy caviar mixed in bowl with zesty dressing
Chill this simple dip for a couple of hours before serving.

Tips, Tricks, and FAQs

  • Prepare cowboy caviar a couple of hours in advance or a day ahead. The flavors need to meld together and it’s best served chilled.
  • Add diced avocados to the mix.
  • You can use fresh sweet corn in place of the frozen.
  • Change out the green onions for diced red onion.
  • Use your favorite Italian dressing in place of the homemade.
  • Serve suggestions other than a dip include, a side dish, or salad. The cowboy caviar is also great as a topper for chicken, fish, and steak.
  • Use in a filling for burritos (add rice), or make rice bowls.
  • Sandwich idea: use the Texas caviar in a lettuce wrap.
  • Not a cilantro fan? Omit it.
dipping tortilla chip into the cowboy caviar
Serve this up for a healthy appetizer.
Such an easy and versatile recipe!
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Printable Cowboy Caviar Recipe

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Easy Cowboy Caviar Recipe

This Easy Cowboy Caviar recipe is loaded with beans, black eyed peas, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a delcious homemade dressing. Enjoy this coloful and hearty dip with plenty of tortilla chips.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizers, Canjun Red Beans and Rice, Cowboy Caviar, dip, Texas Caviar, vegetables
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings

Equipment

  • small bowl or mason jar
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients

For the dressing

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapenos, plus 1 tablespoon of the brine (juice)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil

For the salad

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed (fresh corn can be used)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

  • In a bowl or jar, mix together the ingredients for the dressing.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the ingredients for the salad. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine.
  • Cover the salad and refrigerate for two hours prior to serving.
close up of cowboy caviar dip in small glass bowl
Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite chips.

Other Easy Dips to Make

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  • Easy Homemade Peach Salsa
  • Slow Cooker Vegetarian Spicy Cheese Dip
  • Classic Layered Taco Dip
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Comments

  1. Cindy says

    August 8, 2022 at 1:13 PM

    Great idea for a summer side or snack!

    Reply
  2. Wendy Klik says

    August 8, 2022 at 1:19 PM

    One of my favorites and always a hit whenever and wherever it is served.

    Reply
  3. Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    August 8, 2022 at 6:27 PM

    I could make this dinner and call it a day! It looks delicious.

    Reply
  4. Hezzi-D says

    August 8, 2022 at 8:49 PM

    This is one of those recipes I love to eat but have never made!

    Reply
  5. Terri Steffes says

    August 8, 2022 at 10:08 PM

    I love this dish so much. I started making homemade corn chips and I think the two of them together would be incredible.

    Reply
  6. Jolene says

    August 11, 2022 at 7:59 PM

    Got everything but the black eyed peas, must put them on the shopping list!

    Reply
  7. Inger says

    August 12, 2022 at 11:08 AM

    Love all the healthful goodness in this! Your farmers market pic is so cute!

    Reply
  8. Radha says

    August 16, 2022 at 5:31 PM

    This is one of my favorites and would love to have it as a salad kind of meal! The zesty dressing sounds yum!

    Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    August 18, 2022 at 8:41 AM

    This is one of our favorite appetizers to take to any gathering. I love how simple it is to throw together.

    Reply
  10. Ashley Lecker says

    August 23, 2022 at 8:41 AM

    5 stars
    One of my favorite dips to make when the corn and tomatoes are fresh!

    Reply
  11. Christie says

    August 27, 2022 at 3:59 PM

    I love cowboy caviar! It’s such a fun and delicious appetizer for parties and game day! I’m making this to snack on while watching the game.

    Reply

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