Cowboy Caviar

5 from 1 vote

Cowboy Caviar is the party dip everyone wants to dig into! Bursting with beans, corn, peppers, and zesty lime dressing, it’s fresh, colorful, and ready to scoop. Perfect for game day, cookouts, or holidays!

Prep Time25

Cook Time0

Total Time25

Course: Appetizers, Dips

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Cowboy Caviar, Redneck Caviar, Texas Caviar

Servings:

Calories: 104kcal

Author: Debi Morgan | Easy Party Dips

Equipment

sharp knife
mixing bowls and spoons
whisk
measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

3 cups fresh peppers, chopped orange, red and yellow peppers (3 cups total)
1 cup red onion chopped
1 cup cilantro chopped
16 ounces cherry tomatoes sliced in half
1 can black eyed peas 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
1 can pinto beans 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
2 ears fresh yellow corn 2 cups, blanched
⅓ cup avocado oil can substitute olive oil
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep: Dice the peppers, onions and cilantro. Slice the tomatoes. Drain the beans and peas, then rinse with water in a colander.
Cut the Corn: Slice the corn off the cob with a sharp knife. (Stand the cob on one end and run the knife down the sides.) Watch where you place your fingers!
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together avocado oil, sugar, lime juice, chili powder, and salt to make the dressing.
Assemble: In a large bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, beans, onion, peppers, and cilantro. Toss with the dressing and stir well. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Notes

Prep: Prepping the veggies is what takes the majority of the time for this recipe and it will go faster and smoother if these ingredients are chopped ahead of time.
Chill: This recipe can be served right away, but will taste much better if chilled in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to a couple of hours before serving.
Leftovers: Store Cowboy Caviar in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving to refresh the flavors.
Make Ahead: It tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours. Chop veggies the day before and toss with dressing the day of.
Can I freeze this Texas Caviar recipe? You can if you omit certain ingredients like avocado and tomatoes and add them after thawing. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

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