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ultimate cowboy caviar recipe

Ultimate Cowboy Caviar Recipe (Classic Version)

This ultimate cowboy caviar recipe is a vibrant, flavor-packed dip made with simple, fresh ingredients like black beans, corn, bell peppers, and tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Whether you're serving it with chips, spooning it over grilled chicken, or meal-prepping it for the week, this Texas caviar-inspired dish is guaranteed to be a hit.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Okie Rub
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cowboy Caviar:
  • 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-oz can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups corn (canned, frozen, or fresh grilled corn)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 orange or yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Cowboy Caviar Dressing:

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, peppers, onion, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, lime juice, Okie Rub (or cumin), salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and beans. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours) to let the flavors meld.
  5. Serve cold with tortilla chips, over greens, or in tacos.

Video

Notes

Tips:

  • Let it sit! Cowboy caviar tastes even better the next day.
  • Want extra crunch? Add diced cucumber or celery.
  • Going low-carb? Skip the corn and swap chips for sliced cucumbers.