Cowboy Caviar is one of those recipes you can throw together in minutes but still feel good serving anywhere. It’s fresh, colorful, and packed with a mix of beans, veggies, and a bright, tangy dressing that ties it all together.
It works as a dip, a side dish, or even a light lunch. The combination of crisp peppers, tomatoes, and hearty beans gives you plenty of texture, while the lime and vinegar keep it tasting fresh and balanced. Grab a bag of tortilla chips and it’s ready to go.
Helpful Tips
- Drain and rinse the beans: To avoid excess liquid make sure to drain and rinse the beans before you add them to the bowl.
- Let it sit briefly: Give it 15–20 minutes before serving so the flavors can come together.
- Adjust the heat: Remove all jalapeño seeds for mild flavor, or leave a few in if you want more spice.
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Cowboy Caviar
Ingredients
- 3 Roma tomatoes seeds removed, diced
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 15 ounce can of black beans rinsed and drained
- 15 ounce can of black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
- 15 ounce can of corn rinsed and drained
- 1 small bell pepper any color, diced
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Tortilla chips for serving
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH salt and black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro. Toss to combine.
- In a jar, mix together olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Shake well to combine.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.
Delicious! I made this for a side dish with pork chops and rice and everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again. The recipe is easy and quick
We are happy to hear that Ginger!