Best 9 Tangy Cowboy Caviar Recipes

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Tangy cowboy caviar is a vibrant and flavorful dip or relish that combines fresh vegetables, beans, and a zesty dressing. With its colorful ingredients and tangy taste, it's a perfect addition to any gathering. This classic recipe is easy to make and can be adapted to suit your preferences, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or even as a topping for tacos or burritos.

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

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

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.

UPTOWN COWBOY CAVIAR



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Colorful, delicious bean salsa.

Provided by Katie Paulson

Categories     Salad     Beans     Black Bean Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can yellow shoepeg corn, drained
1 cup diced celery
1 small bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ yellow bell pepper, diced
½ cup chopped green onion
1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup rice vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, pinto beans, shoepeg corn, celery, cilantro, red and yellow bell peppers, green onion, pimento peppers, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Bring the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. All to cool to room temperature, then pour over the bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Drain before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 709.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 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

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.

TANGY COWBOY CAVIAR



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This sugar-free variation is sweet and tangy and great as a dip, on chicken or pork, or as a salad topping or side dish.

Provided by Dan Ader

Categories     Bean and Corn Salad

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (11 ounce) cans white shoepeg corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup granular sweetener (such as Equal®)
½ cup apple cider vinegar
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Mix corn, black beans, pinto beans, black-eyed peas, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and red onion together in a large bowl; stir in vegetable oil.
  • Put granular sweetener into a bowl; stir vinegar into sweetener. Mix water into sweetener-vinegar mixture until sweetener is dissolved. Pour mixture over corn-bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. Drain liquid from mixture in a colander before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 725 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

TANGY COWBOY CAVIAR



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This sugar-free variation is sweet and tangy and great as a dip, on chicken or pork, or as a salad topping or side dish.

Provided by Dan Ader

Categories     Bean and Corn Salad

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (11 ounce) cans white shoepeg corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup granular sweetener (such as Equal®)
½ cup apple cider vinegar
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Mix corn, black beans, pinto beans, black-eyed peas, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and red onion together in a large bowl; stir in vegetable oil.
  • Put granular sweetener into a bowl; stir vinegar into sweetener. Mix water into sweetener-vinegar mixture until sweetener is dissolved. Pour mixture over corn-bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. Drain liquid from mixture in a colander before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 725 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

COWBOY CAVIAR



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Make and share this Cowboy Caviar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pittgal

Categories     Peppers

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 small jalapeno pepper, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 green onions, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
juice of one lime

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Adjust salt and pepper. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.4, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 165.2, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cowboy caviar.
  • Chop the vegetables evenly. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be slightly crunchy.
  • Use a variety of beans. This will add color and texture to your cowboy caviar.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make cowboy caviar, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
  • Serve cowboy caviar chilled. This is the best way to enjoy its flavors.

Conclusion:

Cowboy caviar is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful snack or side dish, give cowboy caviar a try!

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