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Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar

By Sherri On April 20, 2017, Updated December 3, 2020 19 Comments

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cowboy caviar dip recipe in a white bowl
Cowboy Caviar Dip Recipe

Cowboy Caviar is a colorful blend of fresh ingredients and mild spices with a touch of lime juice. Serve the healthy dip with your favorite chips for an appetizer that is ready in less than 15 minutes.

Have you ever heard of cowboy caviar?  I was definitely late to the game being introduced to this yummy dip!  It’s an easy appetizer to make for any occasion and can also be eaten as a salad or even as a fabulous Tex-Mex topping to fish, chicken and even Rice Bowls or this easy Salsa Verde Chicken.

Cowboy Caviar Recipe in a big white bowl

I was first introduced to cowboy caviar at dinner with my mother-in-law a few years ago.  Some people refer to it as Texas Caviar or Mexican Caviar.  It’s a very popular, simple dip that is to made up of fresh ingredients – black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado and more!    Some versions are made with added sugar for a sweeter taste.

How to Make this Cowboy Caviar Dip

Cowboy Caviar is one of the easiest appetizer recipes to make.  It’s perfect for larger gatherings by simply doubling the recipe.

In a “large bowl, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, and salt together.

Add the tomatoes, black-eyed peas, beans, corn, red onion, bell peppers, and cilantro.

Cover and chill for at least an hour for flavors to blend.

Cowboy Caviar appetizer recipe in a white bowl

Since it is made with beans and vegetables, Cowboy Caviar is gluten-free.  Be sure to choose a gluten-free chip, like tortillas chips to dip with.  It is also vegan!

You can always change up the extra ingredients in Cowboy Caviar if you prefer.  Try adding minced garlic, green bell peppers instead of red, feta cheese and/or black olives too. You can also substitute green onions for the red onions.  If you would like to make it without cilantro, feel free to do that as well if you prefer.

Pro Tips:  Mix up the Cowboy Caviar ahead of time (at least 3-4 hours) to allow the flavors to blend well together. 

Serve with your favorite chips and be ready to hand out the recipe when you make it for a crowd.

You can store Cowboy Caviar in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.

Cowboy Caviar recipe in a white bowl

Looking for more delicious appetizer recipes to try?

  • Cucumber Avocado Salsa
  • White Bean Dip
  • Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip
  • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
  • Avocado Hummus

cowboy caviar bean dip in a white bowl

Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar is a colorful blend of fresh ingredients, beans, and mild spices with a touch of lime juice. Serve with your favorite chips for a fabulous, healthy appetizer.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 182kcal
Author: Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 15 ounces 15 ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 11 ounces 11 ounce can super sweet corn, drained
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional (up to 1/4 cup if preferred)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, chili powder, cumin, lime juice and salt together.
  • Add the tomatoes, black-eyed peas, beans, corn, red onion, bell peppers and cilantro.
  • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.
  • Serve with your favorite chips, as a side dish or as a topping for fish or chicken
  • ENJOY!!

Notes

If possible, make it 3-4 hours before serving to let the flavors blend together even more.
Substitute fresh corn off the cob, or frozen corn instead of the canned corn.
Substitute green onions for red onion if you prefer.
Use red wine vinegar or apple cidar vinegar is that's what you have on hand.
Add up to 1/4 cup of sugar if you prefer a sweeter variety. I wouls start with one Tablespoon and test your preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 23.7mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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By Sherri Appetizers, Healthy Recipes, Popular Recipes, Recipes, Salads

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  1. Tonya Staab says

    April 20, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    That’s the perfect addition to food bowl night where we add a protein, rice, and then beans and other produce. Yum!

    Reply
  2. Melissa Taylor says

    April 20, 2020 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! I love that this is such a nutritious and savory combination of flavors.

    Reply
  3. Alison says

    April 20, 2020 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    Such a delicious recipe! Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Bargen says

    March 27, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    I love this mmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  5. Desiree Jenkins says

    January 10, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    5 stars
    Always a hit at any party I bring this to!

    Reply
  6. Linda Reno says

    January 1, 2020 at 11:44 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve eaten this before and it is delicious! I could eat it every day. We had this to snack on Christmas Eve and everyone loved it. Yummy

    Reply
  7. Clair Ounsy says

    August 27, 2018 at 7:54 am

    Wonderful site you have here but I was curious about if you knew of any user discussion forums that cover the same topics talked about here? I’d really like to be a part of community where I can get comments from other knowledgeable people that share the same interest. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. Thank you!

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  8. Hannah says

    August 12, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    I keep scrolling through to find the notes on the corn. Am I missing something? In the ingredient list nest to the corner it says (see notes).

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      August 12, 2018 at 4:28 pm

      You are not. I’m so sorry. That was an old note that didn’t transfer over. It was to just say you could use frozen corn (thawed) or fresh off the cob cooked corn too. 🙂 Enjoy!!

      Reply
  9. Cheryl says

    August 9, 2018 at 9:18 pm

    Looks Delicious! Will be making this soon.

    Reply
  10. Miz Helen says

    July 17, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    We love Cowboy Caviar, this looks so good! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  11. Analida's Ethnic Spoon says

    May 1, 2017 at 12:01 am

    5 stars
    Saving this for later. Looks like the perfect burrito bowl or vegan taco filling. So fresh and healthy.

    Reply
  12. Gentle Joy Homemaker says

    April 30, 2017 at 9:15 am

    Your Cowboy Caviar looks great… and very healthy too. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Amy says

    April 28, 2017 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    This Cowboy Caviar has so many delicious ingredients that it would be impossible for it to be anything but wonderful. Thank you for sharing at Sugar and Spice link party. I’ve shared and pinned this recipe!

    Reply
  14. Alison's Allspice says

    April 26, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    This looks so good, I want to make it for a simple lunch! Yum!

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      April 27, 2017 at 8:00 pm

      We literally could not stop once we started eating it! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Jamie says

    April 24, 2017 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    That looks amazing! My husband would love this, so I’m going to pin it to try later. 🙂 Thank you.

    Reply
  16. christina nifong says

    April 21, 2017 at 5:49 am

    Yum! Really love me some Cowboy Caviar. This looks like a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:42 am

      I am so in love now!

      Reply
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