Best 20 Cowboy Caviar Recipes

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**Cowboy Caviar: A Unique and Flavorful Dip or Salsa**

Cowboy caviar is a vibrant and flavorful dip or salsa that combines the freshness of diced vegetables, the tanginess of lime juice, the sweetness of corn, and the heat of chili peppers. Originating from Texas, this dish has become a popular appetizer or side dish at gatherings and potlucks. With variations ranging from classic to spicy, vegetarian to meat-based, there's a cowboy caviar recipe for every taste. From the simple and refreshing traditional recipe to more elaborate versions featuring ingredients like avocado, black beans, or roasted corn, each variation offers a unique blend of flavors and textures. Whether served with tortilla chips, crackers, or as a topping for tacos or grilled meats, cowboy caviar is a versatile dish that adds a zesty kick to any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COWBOY CAVIAR



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Black beans absorb other flavors superbly, so try to leave this for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the different flavors to blend together.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Bean Dip Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
½ medium onion, chopped
¼ green bell pepper, finely chopped
½ cup chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup Italian salad dressing
¾ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix beans, peas, tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl. Season with garlic salt. Add dressing and cilantro; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1255.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

BEST EVER COWBOY CAVIAR



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Every time I make this I get asked for the recipe. I keep it on a file in my computer so I can print and email it easily. To add heat it is also good with jalapenos. Serve with tortilla chips.

Provided by abtomesh

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time P1DT15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup olive oil
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup cider vinegar
½ cup white sugar
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can white shoepeg corn, drained
1 red onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, vegetable oil, cider vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil, remove from heat, and cool to room temperature.
  • Stir pinto beans, black-eyed peas, corn, onion, celery, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a large bowl. Pour cooled oil mixture over bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for 24 hours. Drain excess dressing before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 415 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

UPTOWN COWBOY CAVIAR



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Colorful, delicious bean salsa.

Provided by Katie Paulson

Categories     Salad     Beans     Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can yellow shoepeg corn, drained
1 cup diced celery
1 small bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ yellow bell pepper, diced
½ cup chopped green onion
1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup rice vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, pinto beans, shoepeg corn, celery, cilantro, red and yellow bell peppers, green onion, pimento peppers, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Bring the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. All to cool to room temperature, then pour over the bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Drain before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 709.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

SO SIMPLE COWBOY CAVIAR



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Had this at a potluck picnic and it was wonderful. I sought out the woman who made it and got the recipe. The secret is to drain it before serving so it isn't swimming in dressing. Serve with tortilla chips. I use cider vinegar but feel free to use white, red, raspberry or any other flavor of your choice. Can sizes are given for the current commonly available sizes in the US. Adjust ingredients for your taste. Times do not include marinate or draining time.

Provided by Ducky

Categories     Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 8 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar (flavor of your choice)
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (7 ounce) can white shoepeg corn, rinsed and drained
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, combine oil, sugar and vinegar.
  • Heat and boil 1 minute and then cool completely.
  • In large bowl, combine beans, peas, corn, peppers and onions.
  • Pour vinegar mixture over bean/pepper mixture and mix to thoroughly coat.
  • Cover and marinate overnight.
  • Drain for 2-3 hours before serving.

COWBOY CAVIAR RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by Jomamma

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (11-ounce) cans Mexicorn, drained
1 (10-ounce) can Rotel, drained
2 cups cheddar, shredded
6 green onions, sliced
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Mix Mexicorn, Rotel, cheese, onion, mayonnaise, and sour cream together and enjoy!

COWBOY CAVIAR PASTA SALAD



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The popular, Texas-inspired cowboy caviar can take the form of dip, garnish, side dish and more, but in this recipe, it becomes a complete meal, and one that's much better than anything you'd find in the grocer's deli case. Packed with vegetables, beans and pasta, and dressed in a light and tangy dressing, it's flavorful, fresh and hearty enough to feed the whole family. And it comes in at a great price, since it can be made with leftover rotisserie chicken and seasonal vegetables-although frozen and canned work well, too! In the summertime, this cold salad is perfect dinner on a sticky night and a guaranteed potluck hit. Even better, it's easily made ahead. So next time you're in the kitchen, why not put on a pot of water to boil. With a few minutes of chopping, you can rustle up tonight's-or tomorrow's-dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ classic pasta salad mix
3 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon (5 slices)
1/2 cup Progresso™ canned black beans or black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup frozen corn, cooked as directed on bag, cooled
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced fresh tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Pour pasta (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning (from Suddenly Salad box), cold water, oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, pepper flakes and salt to make dressing.
  • Add pasta, chicken, bacon, beans, corn, bell pepper, tomato, cilantro and red onion to dressing mixture in bowl; toss to gently coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY COWBOY CAVIAR



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Make and share this Easy Cowboy Caviar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Lindsay

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (7 ounce) cans white shoepeg corn, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans of mild Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can regular Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
8 green onions, chopped
2 lemons, juice of
2 limes, juice of

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.
  • NOTE: Even better the day after.

COWBOY CAVIAR



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This layered black bean dip has a 10-gallon-hat's worth of flavor!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped ripe olive, drained
Small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 green onion, sliced
1 package (15 ounces) tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except cream cheese, eggs, onion and chips. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Spread cream cheese on serving plate. Spoon bean mixture evenly over cream cheese.
  • Arrange eggs on bean mixture in ring around edge of plate; sprinkle with onion. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 3, ServingSize 1 Serving

COWBOY CAVIAR QUESADILLAS



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Cowboy caviar is a wonderful appetizer on its own, which I often serve with tortilla chips in place of salsa. But when combined in a cheesy quesadilla ... it's next level!

Provided by Jaymee Sire

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for the grill
2 to 3 ears fresh corn, husked
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 to 3 avocados, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped or 1/2 container cherry tomatoes, quartered
2/3 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
Safflower oil or other neutral oil with a high smoke point, for frying
2 cups freshly grated pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • For the cowboy caviar: Preheat a grill pan over high heat or prepare a grill for high heat and oil the grill grates. Place the corn on the grill pan or grill and cook, turning, until charred in spots, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
  • When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut off the kernels and put in a medium bowl. Add the black beans, avocado, cilantro, tomatoes and scallions.
  • Put the lime juice, olive oil, garlic and cumin in a small bowl. Season with salt and whisk together. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until coated. Allow to sit for 30 minutes.
  • For quesadillas: Lay the tortillas on a work surface. Brush one side of each tortilla with oil. Flip and top one side of each tortilla in this order: 1/4 cup cheese, a healthy helping of cowboy caviar and 1/4 cup cheese. Fold the tortillas over the filling and gently press.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Working in two batches, cook the quesadillas until the cheese melts and the tortilla is lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with more cowboy caviar. Enjoy!

BLACK-EYED PEA SALSA (COWBOY CAVIAR)



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A cross between Salsa and Cowboy Caviar made using caned fire roasted tomatoes as right now tomatoes are out of season and looked like yuk-o as well as being more than a little pricy. 30 minute stand time not showing in prep or cook time.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

15 ounces black-eyed peas, canned rinsed, drained
14 1/2 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes, well drained
1/4 onion, chopped
1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice (or lemon juice)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients. Let stand 20-30 minutes before serving.

TANGY COWBOY CAVIAR



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This sugar-free variation is sweet and tangy and great as a dip, on chicken or pork, or as a salad topping or side dish.

Provided by Dan Ader

Categories     Salad     Beans     Bean and Corn Salad Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (11 ounce) cans white shoepeg corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup granular sweetener (such as Equal®)
½ cup apple cider vinegar
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Mix corn, black beans, pinto beans, black-eyed peas, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and red onion together in a large bowl; stir in vegetable oil.
  • Put granular sweetener into a bowl; stir vinegar into sweetener. Mix water into sweetener-vinegar mixture until sweetener is dissolved. Pour mixture over corn-bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. Drain liquid from mixture in a colander before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 725 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

TEXAS COWBOY CAVIAR



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Make and share this Texas Cowboy Caviar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lacy S.

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can white corn, rinsed and drained
4 ounces black olives, chopped
2 large avocados, diced
4 roma tomatoes, diced
1 large purple onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
2 -4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 -2 tablespoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Serve with corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 338.9, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 7

COWBOY CAVIAR



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This is my favorite fresh veggie chunky salsa/dip ever. In college my roommate's mother gave us this recipe from the Oklahoma newspaper and we haven't stopped making it since.

Provided by suzydues

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (11 ounce) can white shoepeg corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
2 -3 roma tomatoes
2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 -2 avocado
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic (minced, chopped, whatever)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup garlic red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Mix all dressing ingredients together and set aside.
  • Mix all veggies together in a large bowl.
  • Add dressing and mix together well.
  • If you can wait, give the mixture an hour or so for the flavors to really come out. The longer it sits, the better it tastes. But it's delicious to eat straight away too.
  • Note: I rarely use the exact ingredient amounts. It's good to substitute black or red beans for the pinto beans or to use regular corn for shoepeg. I've used red wine vinegar in place of garlic red wine vinegar as well. You can even add hot sauce if you like spicy. I always double the recipe (but not necessarily the dressing) and eat on it for days. It's good in burritos, pitas, or on top salads, anything really. It's a very flexible recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.5, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 329.1, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 9

EASY COWBOY CAVIAR



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Zippy, healthy, a real crowd pleaser! A great alternative to the standard guacamole or salsa and chips! There are a zillion variations on this but we all like to add our own twist, so here's mine.

Provided by RZ1234

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
1 (15 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas
1 large avocado, cubed
1 bunch parsley, chopped
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain the corn and beans.
  • Put salsa, corn, and 3/4 of each can of beans into a large bowl.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Add avocado, parsley and green onions, mix in gently so the avocados don't get mashed.
  • Serve with salty corn chips, scoop shape is best.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.2, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 205, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 3.7

COWBOY CAVIAR



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This aptly named Cowboy Caviar side dish of black-eyed peas, peppers, and tomatoes pairs nicely with roasted chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (16 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons minced roasted red peppers
1 small tomato, diced
1 diced jalapeno (seeded, if desired, for less heat)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, plus more for serving
Hot sauce
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together peas, red peppers, tomato, jalapeno, parsley, oil, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, vinegar, and a dash of hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with a little more vinegar before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 5 g

TUNA COWBOY CAVIAR



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Created for the Dining on a Dollar contest. A tasty, healthy, jazzed up cowboy caviar. Full of fiber and protein. Good as a dip, over lettuce, by it's self or wrapped in a tortilla with cheese for a filling lunch. You can easily turn up the heat. Servings depend on if it's a main course or appetizer.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (2 1/2 ounce) can black olives, drained
1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
3 green onions, chopped including greens (scallions)
1 -2 jalapeno, minced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 ripe avocado, chopped (add just before serving)
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 lemon, juice of (about 3-4 tbsp)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
lettuce (optional) or flour tortilla wraps (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
cream cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Toss salad ingredients together (except avocado, until just before serving. You can cover avocado with a layer of dressed salad to keep it from browning or just add it as you eat it.).
  • Whisk dressing ingredients together and stir into salad.
  • Optional: You can stir in shredded cheddar cheese and/or cubed cream cheese.
  • Serve as a dip with tortilla chips, over lettuce as a salad, wrapped in a tortilla with cheese or on it's own as a filling lunch.

COLORFUL COWBOY CAVIAR



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This is a great make-ahead dip and a welcome change from the basic cheese and sour cream type dips that show up a every gathering. The nice thing is the longer it marinates, the better it gets. Frees up your time for other dishes. It's also a very "forgiving" recipe...get creative and add or delete vegetables to suit your taste. I particularly like to serve this with Fritos but again, choose the chip of your choice. :-)

Provided by Merlot

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can white shoepeg corn
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black-eyed peas
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 -4 green onions, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tiny peas
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Rinse starch off beans.
  • Drain vegetables.
  • Mix 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/3 cup sugar.
  • Boil until sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour over the drained vegetables.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with Fritos or other dipping chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.7, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 142.6, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 11.1, Protein 10.4

PICNIC COWBOY CAVIAR



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Make and share this Picnic Cowboy Caviar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Amy BC

Categories     Black Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
15 ounces black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
15 ounces white corn, drained and rinsed
5 -6 diced roma tomatoes
1 diced bell pepper
1 diced red onion
2 diced large avocados
2 diced jalapenos (optional)
1 bunch of chopped cilantro leaf, no stems
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Mix the dressing ingredients together.
  • Toss dressing with the rest of the ingredients. If you are making this ahead of time toss the avocado with lemon juice before adding it to the rest to avoid browning. Chill at least 1 hour.

COWBOY CAVIAR



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We have this at almost every family get together. It's cheap, fast and easy!

Provided by CARLA GABRIEL

Categories     Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can dark red kidney beans
1 can corn (can be frozen)
1can pinto beans
1 can black beans
1 lg onion (red or white)
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
1 lime fresh lime juice to taste
salt and pepper to taste
4 chopped roma tomatoes
1 deveined jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • 1. - This is the perfect recipe to improvise with - Add all canned goods, lime, salt & pepper and stir. Chop jalapeno, tomato, cilantro & onion to desired size and add to canned mixture. Chill 2 to 3 hrs and enjoy with chips or tortillas! also great in salads or on tacos or quesadillas.

COWBOY CAVIAR



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Never did like like those little fish eggs...just couldn't seem to acquire a taste for it so I have found ways to make "caviar" without it!! I'm dragging out all my entertainments recipes today and pulling my favorites...hope you all like them too!!!

Provided by Doreen Fish

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp up to 2 tsp frank's red hot sauce
1 clove medium garlic , minced
1 dash(es) pepper
1 can(s) 15 oz black beans, drained
1 can(s) 11 oz corn , drained
1 ripe avocado , chopped approx 1 - 1 1/2 cups
1 c chopped tomatoes
1/4 c sliced scallions, white and green parts
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together the first 4 ingredients with 2 tsps olive oil, whisk well and set aside. Combine the rest of the ingredients (not tortillas)and gently stir to combine. Pour the dressing on top and stir just enough to coat. Spoon into a glass bowl and refrigerate covered until ready to serve.
  • 2. Great served with grilled chicken or fish too.

Tips:

  • When selecting black-eyed peas, choose firm, plump beans with no signs of wrinkling or discoloration.
  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables. If fresh vegetables are not available, frozen vegetables can be substituted.
  • If you prefer a spicier dip, add an extra jalapeño pepper or a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • For a creamier dip, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables for dipping.

Conclusion:

Cowboy caviar is a delicious and versatile dip that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor, cowboy caviar is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy party dip, give cowboy caviar a try!

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