Best 7 Uptown Cowboy Caviar Recipes

Uptown cowboy caviar is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer or main course. This dish is a combination of fresh vegetables, black-eyed peas, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. The vegetables in this dish can be customized to your liking, making it a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The vinaigrette dressing is what really makes this dish special, as it adds a zesty flavor that complements the vegetables perfectly. Uptown cowboy caviar is a great dish to serve at a party or potluck, as it is easy to make and can be served at room temperature.

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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

Ingredients

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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.

SOUTHERN COWBOY CAVIAR

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A friend's family makes this regularly, and it's so good that I asked for the recipe so that I could have it more often.

Provided by South Carolina Girl

Categories Vegan

Time 5m

Yield 10 , 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
16 ounces black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes, not drained (original or hot)
11 ounces canned white shoepeg corn, drained
3 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 -4 green onions, thinly sliced
3/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

Steps:

Mix all of the ingredients except the chips.
Refrigerate.
Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.6, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 259.7, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 6.4

TEXAS COWBOY CAVIAR

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

Provided by Lacy S.

Categories Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can white corn, rinsed and drained
4 ounces black olives, chopped
2 large avocados, diced
4 roma tomatoes, diced
1 large purple onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
2 -4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 -2 tablespoon hot sauce

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
Serve with corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 338.9, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 7

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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

Choose Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh, ripe vegetables for the best flavor and texture. Choose firm tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet corn.
Chop Ingredients Evenly: Chop all of the vegetables into even-sized pieces so that they cook evenly. This will help ensure that the salsa has a consistent texture.
Don't Overcook the Vegetables: The vegetables should be cooked just until they are tender-crisp. Overcooking them will make them mushy and bland.
Use a Variety of Vegetables: Experiment with different vegetables to create a salsa with unique flavors and textures. Try adding roasted red peppers, black beans, or mango.
Add Some Herbs and Spices: Herbs and spices can add a lot of flavor to salsa. Try adding chopped cilantro, cumin, or chili powder.
Let the Salsa Chill: After you make the salsa, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.

Conclusion:

Cowboy caviar is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a dip, a salad, or a topping for tacos or grilled meats. It's a great way to use up fresh vegetables and is perfect for potlucks and parties. With its bold flavors and textures, cowboy caviar is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.