Ultimate Cowboy Caviar Recipe
This Ultimate Cowboy Caviar brings together fresh vegetables, beans, and a zesty lime dressing that creates pure magic in every bite. Colorful, healthy, and absolutely addictive — it's the crowd-pleasing dip that transforms any gathering into a memorable feast your family will request again and again.
Print Pin Servings : 10
Calories : 145kcal
Cost : $8.75
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl For combining all vegetables and beans
- 1 Mason jar To shake and mix the dressing ingredients
- 1 Sharp knife For dicing vegetables uniformly
- 1 Cutting board For safe vegetable preparation
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups sweet corn - Fresh or frozen, cooked and cooled
- 1¾ cups cherry tomatoes - Quartered for perfect bite size
- 1 cup bell peppers - Mix of red and green, diced
- ⅓ cup red onion - Finely diced for mild flavor
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño - Finely diced, seeds removed for less heat
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro - Finely chopped measured after chopping
- 1 can black beans - 15.25 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black-eyed peas - 15.5 oz, drained and rinsed
- 2 whole ripe avocados - Optional, dice just before serving
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar - For tangy dressing base
- 1 large lime - Zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder - Adds warm spice
- 1 teaspoon sugar - Balances acidity
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin - For earthy depth
- ½ teaspoon paprika - Adds color and mild heat
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard - Creates emulsion
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder - For savory base
- ⅓ cup olive oil - High quality for best flavor
- - - salt and pepper - To taste
- - - tortilla chips - For serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare corn by cutting kernels off cob if using fresh. Sauté corn in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-8 minutes until cooked. Cool completely.
- Step 2: Dice all vegetables to the same size as beans for uniform texture. Quarter cherry tomatoes, dice bell peppers, and finely dice jalapeño and cilantro.
- Step 3: Combine all prepared vegetables with drained and rinsed black beans and black-eyed peas in large bowl.
- Step 4: Make dressing by adding lime zest, juice, and all dressing ingredients to mason jar. Shake vigorously until well combined.
- Step 5: Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste, typically ½ teaspoon each.
- Step 6: Just before serving, dice avocados and gently fold into caviar mixture. Drizzle with prepared dressing.
- Step 7: Toss gently and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or let marinate 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Notes
The secret to incredible cowboy caviar is letting it marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving — the flavors meld together beautifully and the vegetables release their natural juices. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning and maintain that perfect creamy texture.
Nutrition
Serving : 130g | Calories : 145kcal | Carbohydrates : 22g | Protein : 6g | Fat : 5g | Saturated Fat : 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat : 1g | Monounsaturated Fat : 3g | Sodium : 320mg | Potassium : 385mg | Fiber : 7g | Sugar : 6g | Vitamin A : 850IU | Vitamin C : 45mg | Calcium : 45mg | Iron : 1.8mg