Best 9 Best Ever Cowboy Caviar Recipes

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Cowboy caviar, also known as Texas caviar, is a delicious and versatile dish that combines the bold flavors of fresh vegetables, beans, and spices. This zesty recipe is a favorite at potlucks, picnics, and barbecues, and is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. With its vibrant colors and unique blend of textures, cowboy caviar is a dish that is both visually appealing and incredibly flavorful. So gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the Wild West with this exceptional recipe for the best cowboy caviar you'll ever taste.

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

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

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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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 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!

CLASSIC TEXAS CAVIAR



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I adapted this texas caviar from one in a cookbook I received a long time ago, and now, I can't imagine a get-together at my house without this quick and healthy appetizer. -Becky Oliver, Fairplay, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the peas, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over black-eyed pea mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Stir in avocado just before serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE BEST COWBOY CAVIAR



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One recipe of this is never enough in our family, we always have to double or triple the batch. Cook time is actually chilling time.

Provided by Sheynath

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 avocados
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 -5 roma tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce, to taste
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the avocado.
  • Allow to sit in the refrigerator for several hours, or overnight.
  • Peel and dice the avocados just before serving.
  • Add avocado to remaining ingredients and stir gently to combine.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.
  • Adjust amounts of any ingredients to your preferred taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.6, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 680, Carbohydrate 62.2, Fiber 17.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 15.9

THE BEST TEXAS CAVIAR RECIPE EVER!!!



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This is a sweet & sour version of Texas Caviar...Even my husband who really doesen't like anything with beans devours this recipe!!!! m Just try it you will NOT be dissapointed!!!

Provided by aHomeInMi

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (16 ounce) can white shoepeg corn, drained
1 (8 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
1 large chopped purple onion
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (optional)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) bag Tostitos Scoops

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients then add chopped onion & green pepper.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Meanwhile bring to a boil (stirring constantly) vinegar, oil & sugar.
  • pour hot mixture over beans.
  • refrigerate at lwast 2 hours (overnight is better).
  • drain before serving.
  • serve with Tostitos Scoops.

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors.
  • If you're short on time, you can use canned or frozen corn and black beans.
  • Be sure to drain and rinse the beans and corn before adding them to the salad.
  • Chop the vegetables into small, even pieces so they're easy to eat.
  • Use a sharp knife to mince the jalapeño pepper.
  • If you don't like spicy food, you can omit the jalapeño pepper or use a milder variety.
  • Serve the cowboy caviar immediately or chill it for later.
  • Cowboy caviar is a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.

Conclusion:

Cowboy caviar is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a dip, salad, or side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's also a healthy and refreshing option for summer gatherings. With its vibrant colors and flavors, cowboy caviar is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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