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    Cowboy Caviar

    Updated: Nov 5, 2022 » This post may contain affiliate links » By: Megan » 2 Comments

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    This Cowboy Caviar recipe is fresh, festive, and easy to make in about 15 minutes! The most popular way to eat it is as a dip for tortilla chips.

    Cowboy caviar.

    About This Recipe

    Cowboy Caviar (AKA called Texas Caviar) is a mix of fresh summer produce in a simple olive oil and lime dressing. The flavors are THE BEST. If you've never had it, this will be your new favorite summer recipe for parties, potlucks, or an afternoon snack.

    Also: one of the best parts of this recipe is that it gets better as it sits in your fridge! It tastes even more flavorful the day after you make it and is good for up to 4 - 5 days. This means that you can enjoy your leftovers all week or you could meal prep this recipe and have it as a quick snack for days.

    How to Serve Cowboy Caviar

    This recipe can be served plain or as a topping. Our favorite way to eat it is as a dip for tortilla chips. There's something about the crunchiness and saltiness of the chips that is the *perfect* pairing for this recipe.

    Cowboy caviar ingredients.

    Ingredient Notes

    Here are a few popular substitutions and additions to this recipe:

    • Bell pepper: any color bell pepper can be used.
    • Corn: you can use canned or fresh corn.
    • Jalapeno: add more or less depending on your spice preference.
    • Cilantro: skip this if you aren't a fan!
    • Honey: swap for maple syrup to make this recipe totally vegan.
    • Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes work best but you can substitute for any variety
    • Black eyed peas: these can be found canned or dried. Canned is easiest (look for them next to the canned beans); but you can also used dried beans and follow the 'quick cook' method on the back.

    Storage

    Store any leftovers in your fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 - 5 days (sometimes even longer if stored properly). Stir to mix again before eating leftovers.

    The flavors of this recipe actually get stronger as it marinates in the fridge, making it an ideal recipe to make ahead of time or to enjoy the leftovers all week.

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    Cowboy caviar.

    Cowboy Caviar


    ★★★★★

    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Megan
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 5 - 6 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    Fresh, festive, and super easy — you'll want to make this Cowboy Caviar on repeat. Serve it plain as a side dish or (my favorite!) as a dip for tortilla chips. 


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
    • ½ red onion, diced
    • 1 green bell pepper, diced
    • 1 jalapeno, diced
    • 1 cup black eyed peas
    • ¼ chopped cup cilantro

    Dressing:

    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

    Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients.
    2. Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl and drizzle the dressing on top.
    3. Enjoy! Serve plain or as a dip for tortilla chips. Optionally, refrigerate 10 - 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors marinate.
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: Salad
    • Method: No Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: cowboy caviar, texas caviar, topping, dip, black eyed peas

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    Comments

    1. Elizabeth Shepard Morris

      June 07, 2022 at 10:26 am

      Hello!

      Thank you for providing fresh new ideas. Always so helpful to not get in a rut. Do you happen to provide the nutrition info for your salads?

      Reply
    2. Joan Breckwoldt

      June 24, 2022 at 3:11 pm

      This one is my favorite! It’s a hit every time I make it, and with that new chopper you recommend it goes so fast! Cowboy Cviar is pure perfection, even the name is great!

      ★★★★★

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