Cowboy Caviar Recipe – Oh Candy Basil

This cowboy caviar recipe is a scrumptious dip full of beans, avocados, corn and a great deal of extra southwestern flavors! An ideal facet or appetizer. It comes from my Dad’s facet of the household, however I believe every household has their very own model. I occur to like ours. 

a photo of a large white bowl full of cowboy caviar consisting of black beans, black eyed peas, diced tomatoes, avocados, green bell pepper, corn, black olives and fresh cilantro.

I like that you simply get that creamy coolness from the avocados with some crunch from the peppers. I like the candy and the little trace of spicy… mmmmm so yummy. And, it’s straightforward which is nice for if you need one thing actually tasty however you don’t have quite a lot of time to place one thing tremendous fancy collectively. It’s simply easy and scrumptious. Simply the way it ought to be.

This recipe is ideal for a potluck or household gathering. I want I’d have thought to deliver on our final Deer Valley journey. As you already know, we’re a die onerous Deer Valley household. We completely love visiting and we’re begging our readers to go too, which is paying off as a result of so lots of you might have emailed (preserve them coming!!) about your journey to Deer Valley. 

a bowl of texas caviar loaded with beans, fresh vegetables all mixed with an Italian dressing.

Deer Valley

We went up a number of weekends in the past and oh my goodness it was enjoyable! I do know it’s tacky that I at all times say this, however that place is magical. We’re at all times so darn impressed with how sort everyone seems to be. These folks come from all around the world to work at Deer Valley as a result of they like it a lot. Are you able to imagine that?! And it’s proper in our yard. I’m at all times somewhat shocked once I hear locals say that they’ve but to go. Guys, take a day and get your buns up there! Even when you don’t ski there’s a lot to do, however I HIGHLY suggest attempting the snowboarding particularly to your children.

We did all the pieces we might up there for the weekend and that included snow shoeing. We discovered this superior website referred to as, Wasatch Guides that Matt began as a manner to assist folks get outdoor and actually expertise life. He’s superior and I can’t imagine I’m going to say this as I believed I’d simply freeze the entire time (sure, I’ve became a little bit of a ski bunny), however snowshoeing is superior! You completely work your self out and man is it stunning!

We even had somewhat snow picnic which the youngsters thought was so enjoyable till their little arms started to freeze. Then it was off to the slopes and at one level even snowboarding on sleds. You needed to be there. I believe it’s a man factor.a large white serving bowl full of cowboy caviar consisting of beans, diced avocado, corn, sliced olives, diced bell pepper, tomatoes all topped with an Italian recipe.

 

What’s Cowboy Caviar?

Okay, again to the meals! Cowboy caviar, or Texas caviar, is a salad with black beans, black-eyed peas and a light-weight vinaigrette-style dressing. Numerous contemporary greens (diced small) are combined with the beans. It’s speculated to look just like caviar with all of the components being related in dimension to the beans. It’s good as a dip, appetizer, or facet dish!

Is Cowboy Caviar Wholesome?

In terms of dip recipes, that is nearly as wholesome because it will get. Beans are an important supply of protein and all these contemporary greens are stuffed with nutritional vitamins and vitamins. In case you are involved about fats or energy, you possibly can reduce the Italian dressing that you simply add or omit the avocados. Although avocados are the perfect sort of fats! Mmmmmm…I like them!

a photo of a large white serving bowl full of cowboy caviar salsa.

 

What Goes in Cowboy Caviar?

You’ll begin your grocery procuring on the canned items aisle after which find yourself spending most of your time within the produce part. I completely love how contemporary and wholesome this dip is! Here’s what you will want:

  • Bell Pepper – Any colour works nice or a mixture of colours…so fairly!
  • Frozen Corn or Hominy – You may add the corn in frozen. I doesn’t take lengthy to thaw in any respect. 
  • Diced Tomatoes or Cherry Tomatoes – Use Italian or Mexican type tomatoes when you used canned tomatoes and be sure you drain them nicely.
  • Black Olives – We wish to get the medium dimension after which slice them up.
  • Purple Onion – Cube it up pretty small.
  • Black-eyed Peas – You’ll want to drain and rinse them nicely.
  • Black Beans – We additionally use canned beans, however you possibly can completely make your personal if you wish to use dried beans. Simply be certain they’ve cooled fully.
  • Italian Dressing – Be at liberty to decide on your favourite retailer purchased model or you can also make it from scratch.
  • Lime – You’ll use the zest and juice. It provides the perfect punch of taste!
  • Diced Inexperienced Chiles – You may play with the warmth somewhat right here and get delicate, medium or sizzling chiles.
  • Cumin – Simply the tiniest little bit of cumin provides the perfect taste.
  • Avocados – Search for ripe avocados. I like to chop them small whereas nonetheless within the pores and skin after which scoop it out.
  • Cilantro – Chop it up good and small.
  • Salt and Pepper – Style as you go as you add the S & P and season to style.

The measurements of all of the components will be discovered within the recipe card on the finish of the publish.

a photo of a large white serving bowl full of all ingredients for cowboy caviar being stirred together with a metal spoon.

 

Variations for Texas Caviar

In truth, you possibly can completely mess around with the flavors too. Need extra chew? Add a jalapeno. Need half hominy and half corn? Go for it! When are these issues ever a foul factor? By no means! This recipe is completely versatile and will be custom-made to your liking. You may omit stuff you don’t like or change up something. Use pinto beans as an alternative of black beans. 

Find out how to Serve Cowboy Caviar

That is mostly eaten as a dip with tortilla chips, however I severely simply eat this as a facet dish. If we’ve got any left over after a dinner with mates, it’s 100% my lunch the following day. Heaven! We have now additionally used it as a topping for tacos, burritos, taco salad, and many others. You may add some lettuce to it and make it a salad or combine it with some rice to create a terrific facet dish. 

a photo of a large ceramic white bowl full of Texas caviar including black bean and black-eyed peas and chopped bell peppers, onions, corn, avocado, tomatoes and cilantro.

 

How Lengthy Will Cowboy Caviar Hold?

Cowboy caviar will preserve as much as 5 days within the fridge. It ought to be lined with plastic wrap, or positioned in an hermetic container. It doesn’t freeze nicely as a result of a few of the components don’t maintain up within the freezer.

It is a nice make forward recipe and really tastes higher after it sat for some time to let the flavors meld. You can also make it as much as 3-4 days forward of time, however when you can let it sit for a number of hours (as much as in a single day) earlier than serving, that’s the actual candy spot! PRO TIP: Don’t add the avocados and cilantro till proper earlier than serving.

Suggestions for Making Cowboy Caviar

  • It’s all concerning the sit and relaxation time for this dip. The flavors meld collectively and soak into the beans and it turns into one superb chew. Letting it sit for even half-hour makes an enormous distinction. I typically make it a day forward and let it sit in a single day for the perfect taste.
  • That is so nice for giant occasions or holidays as a result of it may be made as much as a day or two forward of time.
  • Add the avocados proper earlier than serving for the perfect colour and freshness.
  • Give it a great stir earlier than serving. The dressing settles on the backside over time so stirring it rather well redistributes the dressing by way of all the pieces.

 

Okay right here it goes…I’m going there (use your greatest cowboy accent)…so saddle up companion and cargo up your plate stuffed with this right here scrumptious cowboy caviar. It’s contemporary, scrumptious,  completely irresistible, and downright purdy with all these stunning vibrant veggies! Yeeeeeeehaw!

 

Cowboy Caviar Salsa

a photo of a large white bowl full of cowboy caviar consisting of black beans, black eyed peas, diced tomatoes, avocados, green bell pepper, corn, black olives and fresh cilantro.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Complete Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 8 -12

  • 1 Inexperienced Bell Pepper or crimson or yellow (when you double the recipe simply use all three)
  • 1 1/2 Cups Frozen Corn or Hominy
  • 1 Can Diced Italian or Mexican Model Tomatoes, drained or 1 1/2 cups sliced grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 Purple Onion minced
  • 1 Can Black-eyed Peas drained and rinsed 16 ounces
  • 1 Can Black Beans 16 ounces, drained
  • 1 Can Black Olives sliced and drained, 8 ounces
  • 1 Cup Italian Dressing
  • 1 Lime zested and juiced
  • 1/2 Can Diced Inexperienced Chiles small can
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 2 Avocados diced
  • 1/2 Bunch Cilantro
  • Salt and Pepper to style
  • Combine all the pieces, however the avocado and cilantro and let sit a number of hours or in a single day.

  • Earlier than serving add avocado and cilantro and serve with chips.

retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 5 days

Vitamin Information

Cowboy Caviar Salsa

Quantity Per Serving (1 g)

Energy 321
Energy from Fats 198

% Day by day Worth*

Fats 22g34%

Saturated Fats 3g19%

Trans Fats 1g

Polyunsaturated Fats 5g

Monounsaturated Fats 12g

Sodium 1128mg49%

Potassium 716mg20%

Carbohydrates 30g10%

Fiber 10g42%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 592IU12%

Vitamin C 29mg35%

Calcium 80mg8%

Iron 3mg17%

* P.c Day by day Values are primarily based on a 2000 calorie food plan.

A bowl of cowboy caviar salsa with chips on the side 

 

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