Best 4 Tangy Cowboy Caviar Recipes

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**Tangy Cowboy Caviar: A Refreshing and Versatile Party Dip**

Welcome to the world of Tangy Cowboy Caviar, a vibrant and flavorful dip that's perfect for any occasion. This versatile dish, also known as Texas Caviar, is a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, beans, and a tangy dressing, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a party, having a potluck, or simply looking for a healthy and refreshing snack, Tangy Cowboy Caviar is sure to be a hit.

This article provides a collection of Tangy Cowboy Caviar recipes, each with its unique twist. From the classic version bursting with the goodness of black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, and a zesty dressing, to variations featuring roasted red peppers, avocado, or even a touch of heat from jalapeños, there's a recipe here to suit every palate.

So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this refreshing and versatile dip that will be the star of your next gathering.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

COWBOY CAVIAR RECIPE



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This Cowboy Caviar recipe is a vibrant bean salad with lots of beans and fresh ingredients tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, perfect for any party. A favorite.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Appetizer     Salad     Salsa     Side Dish     Snack

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar ((or use red wine vinegar))
1 lime ((just the juice))
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder ((or use fresh minced garlic))
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 pinch sugar (to taste)
Salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste
1 can black eyed peas (drained and rinsed (15 ounces))
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed (15 ounces))
2 jalapeno peppers (diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
2 cups chopped red onion
2 ears fresh sweet corn (removed from husks)
1 avocado (diced)
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk the dressing/vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl until they thicken up.
  • Add all of the cowboy caviar ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine.
  • Stir in the dressing/vinaigrette. Make sure everything gets nice and evenly coated.
  • Adjust for salt and pepper. Serve immediately with tortilla chips!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 7 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY COWBOY CAVIAR



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This easy Cowboy Caviar is a colorful bean salad made with a mix of black beans, black-eyed peas, fresh veggies, and a tangy lime dressing.

Provided by Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell

Categories     Side

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

15 ounces Black beans
15 ounces Black-eyed peas
15 ounces Corn
1 cup Bell Peppers (mix of colors, diced)
2 Roma Tomatoes (diced)
¼ cup Red Onion (diced)
¼ cup Cilantro (finely chopped)
½ cup Olive Oil
¼ cup Red wine vinegar
¼ cup Lime juice
1 clove Garlic
1 teaspoon Salt

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse the canned black beans and black-eyed peas.
  • Combine black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, garlic, and salt.
  • Pour the dressing over the bowl of beans and vegetables and gently toss together.
  • Cover container and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve transfer to another bowl using a slotted spoon leaving excess dressing behind.
  • Serve with chips and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 238 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 5 g

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

COWBOY CAVIAR (TANGY BLACK BEAN DIP)



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I got this recipe from a cookbook that came free in the mail (from a cigarette company of all things)!! I modified it slighty, and I've gotten nothing but compliments on it. I do tend to go heavier on the garlic & sometimes add a bit more vinegar than what's called for. It sets real nice if chilled overnight, but if time's an issue, chilling isn't totally necessary. I like to serve it in a bright colored bowl.

Provided by tzisa

Categories     Black Beans

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (drained & rinsed well)
2 -4 garlic cloves, cut
1 medium onion, cut up
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup parsley
1/3 cup olive oil
3 -5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 (7 ounce) can whole kernel corn (rinsed well)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except corn in a food processor. Process in an on-off manner for about 1 minute.
  • Transfer to large bowl & stir in corn manually.
  • Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend. Serve with chips, crackers or toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.6, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 618.1, Carbohydrate 66.6, Fiber 20.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 20.7

Tips:

  • To save time, use a food processor to finely chop the vegetables.
  • For a spicier salsa, add a finely chopped jalapeño pepper.
  • If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can substitute dried cilantro.
  • Serve the salsa immediately or refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
  • Enjoy the salsa with tortilla chips, crackers, or grilled chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

Cowboy caviar is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great appetizer, side dish, or main course. It is also a healthy and nutritious dish that is packed with vitamins and minerals. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give cowboy caviar a try. You won't be disappointed!

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