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The Best Cowboy Caviar Recipe: Easy 15-Minute Texas Caviar Dip

Close-up of a white bowl filled with colorful cowboy caviar, featuring black beans, corn, tomatoes, and red onion.
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Make this fresh, colorful Cowboy Caviar, also known as Texas Caviar. This no-cook appetizer is ready in 15 minutes and perfect for parties, game days, or as a healthy side salad.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Optional: 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (for heat)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Halve the tomatoes, dice the bell peppers and red onion, and chop the cilantro. If using, mince the jalapeño.
  2. Combine the beans and corn: In a large bowl, add the rinsed and drained black beans, black-eyed peas, and drained corn.
  3. Add fresh ingredients: Add the prepared tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, cilantro, and optional jalapeño to the bowl.
  4. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
  5. Dress the caviar: Pour the vinaigrette over the bean and vegetable mixture.
  6. Toss gently: Mix everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  7. Chill (optional): Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional but improves the taste.
  8. Serve: Serve your Cowboy Caviar cold or at room temperature with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for tacos or grilled chicken.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, make this dip ahead of time. It tastes better after chilling for a few hours.
  • If you want a creamier texture, gently fold in one diced avocado just before serving.
  • This recipe works well as a healthy side salad for BBQs or potlucks.
  • You can substitute black-eyed peas with kidney beans if preferred for a variation.

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