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.
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:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 tsp The Spice Girl Kitchen Okie Rub (or cumin as a substitute)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, peppers, onion, and cilantro.
- 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.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and beans. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours) to let the flavors meld.
- Serve cold with tortilla chips, over greens, or in tacos.
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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.