Best 7 Tuna Cowboy Caviar Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Tuna Cowboy Caviar, a vibrant and versatile dish that tantalizes taste buds with its burst of flavors and textures. This culinary creation, also known as Texas Caviar, is a delightful blend of canned tuna, crisp vegetables, juicy tomatoes, zesty dressing, and the unique crunch of corn kernels. Originating from the Lone Star State, this crowd-pleasing dish has become a staple at potlucks, picnics, and casual gatherings. Its versatility extends beyond its role as a dip; it can be enjoyed as a refreshing salad, a flavorful sandwich spread, or even as a delightful topping for grilled fish or tacos. With variations ranging from classic to contemporary, the Tuna Cowboy Caviar offers a culinary adventure that caters to diverse palates. Explore the diverse recipes curated within this article, each presenting a unique take on this beloved dish. Dive into the traditional recipe, where the harmonious balance of ingredients creates a timeless classic. Discover innovative variations that incorporate a zesty kick of jalapeños, the tangy brightness of citrus, or the smoky allure of roasted peppers. Vegetarian enthusiasts will delight in the meatless rendition, where hearty chickpeas replace tuna, delivering a protein-packed and equally satisfying experience. Elevate your culinary repertoire with the Tuna Cowboy Caviar, a versatile and delectable dish that promises to be a hit at any occasion.

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

COWBOY CAVIAR



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Thank Oklahoma for this easy, bright and tangy salad. It's made with one of the state's staple crops, black-eyed peas -- or cowpeas as some in the "Sooner State" like to say. With bursts of corn, tomato and pepper, it's a salad that can be served cold or at room temperature, making it perfect for a picnic or tailgate party.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeno plus 1 tablespoon brine
1 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
One 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
4 scallions, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, pickled jalapeno brine, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in the oil to make a smooth dressing.
  • Add the black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, cilantro, pickled jalapeno, scallions, tomatoes and bell pepper. Toss to coat in the dressing. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend the flavors before serving. Serve with tortilla chips for scooping.

COWBOY CAVIAR



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This easy recipe for Cowboy Caviar is fun, fresh, colorful, and endlessly adaptable. It makes a great dip, salad, side dish, or even a topping for grilled meats. Always a potluck favorite!

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories     Appetizer     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste (see note 1))
1/4 cup white wine vinegar ((see note 2))
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt
1 pound Roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 (11 ounce) can sweet corn (drained (see note 3))
1 red onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 cup fresh cilantro (or fresh parsley, chopped, from 1 bunch)

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, sugar, white wine vinegar, chili powder, and salt to taste (I like 1 teaspoon).
  • In a large bowl, add tomatoes, black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, red onion, bell peppers, and cilantro. Drizzle with the dressing and stir to combine. Cover and chill until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 kcal, ServingSize 1 cup, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 201 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 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

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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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

COWBOY CAVIAR



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Depending on where you're from, this simple dip is known as cowboy caviar or Texas caviar, and it's a favorite at tailgates and potlucks all over the South. Its creator, Helen Corbitt, a dietitian from New York, had never heard of black-eyed peas when she moved to Texas in 1931. The exact details are fuzzy, but at some point in her 40 years working in restaurants there, she combined black-eyed peas with a simple vinaigrette, and it was a big hit. The recipe has evolved over the years, and you can find a number of variations online. Some contain corn and black beans (as this one does), and others avocado. Some call for bottled Italian salad dressing, others homemade. No matter how you tweak it, it's always good with a pile of tortilla chips.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     easy, snack, crackers and chips, dips and spreads, finger foods, appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 plum tomatoes, cored, seeded if desired, and diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 to 4 cobs) or thawed, drained frozen sweet corn (about 8 ounces)
1 red, green or yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish, if desired
1 scallion, white and green parts, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to combine.
  • Add the tomatoes, red onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, jalapeño and cilantro. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
  • To serve, toss well and season to taste. Sprinkle with scallions and serve with tortilla chips.

SEARED TUNA WITH CAVIAR



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield Eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds center-cut yellow or blue fin tuna, 3 inches in diameter
1 egg white, beaten until foamy
1/2 cup fresh coarsely ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
3 to 4 tablespoons grape-seed or safflower oil
8 cups mixed greens: combination of bibb, mache, radicchio and chicory, dressed with vinaigrette
Sauce (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Brush egg white on all sides of the tuna with a pastry brush.
  • Mix the ground pepper and coriander and press the tuna into this mixture, using as much of it as necessary to cover each side and the ends.
  • Heat a heavy saute pan and pour about half of the oil into the pan. Bring to the smoking point and carefully place the tuna in the pan. Sear each side until dark brown and crusty, adding more oil if needed to keep the tuna from sticking. Sear the ends as well. Each side should take about one to one and a half minutes. Remove the tuna and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Using a very sharp knife, cut the tuna into one-half- to one-third-inch slices, allowing three slices per serving.
  • Arrange the dressed salad greens on each of eight plates at 12 o'clock.
  • In a semicircle, overlap three slices of tuna below the greens, with the top edges of tuna resting on the salad. At the base of each piece of tuna, place a dollop of the sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest and highest quality ingredients: Use fresh, sushi-grade tuna for the best results. If you can't find sushi-grade tuna, you can also use frozen tuna that has been thawed overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the tuna into small cubes: This will help to prevent the tuna from becoming mushy.
  • Don't overmix the ingredients: Overmixing can make the caviar tough and chewy. Gently fold the ingredients together until they are just combined.
  • Chill the caviar for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will help to firm up the caviar and make it more flavorful.
  • Serve the caviar with crackers, crostini, or blinis: You can also use the caviar as a topping for salads, pasta dishes, or baked potatoes.

Conclusion:

Tuna cowboy caviar is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of fresh tuna, tangy red onion, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado, this caviar is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give tuna cowboy caviar a try!

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