Cowboy Caviar

Hand over a bag of chips and a bowl of Cowboy Caviar, dinner is ready. Fresh peppers, onion, tomatoes, and avocados in a light dressing, this is so good!

I am not at all joking when I say that I make this appetizer my dinner. I can happily dig into this and call it a meal.

Cowboy Caviar Dip

While there are several versions of this dish floating around, this is my absolute favorite. It took me a minute to get the right quantities of each item to get the perfect bite each time.

There is quite a bit of chopping and dicing to make this dish. I promise you though it is worth it. If you find yourself making this on repeat like me, I recommend picking up a vegetable chopper. You won’t regret it.

Texas Caviar

The salsa can be eaten right away, but like the Southwest-inspired corn salad, these flavors will be at their best if allowed to mingle a few hours in the fridge before serving.

I make this with the intention of having leftovers. It keeps nicely in the refrigerator for a few days.

Yes, the corn is raw in this recipe. You do not need to cook it. If you have never tasted raw sweet corn you are in for a treat.

It is perfect as a salad topping tossed with lettuce, some taco meat, and shredded cheddar cheese. You don’t even need any additional dressing.

Also called Texas Caviar, this hearty salsa is a party favorite!

Black Bean Corn Salsa

The ingredients for this hearty salsa are classic favorites.

• black beans or black-eyed peas
• tomatoes
• corn
• red onion
• bell pepper
• jalapeno peppers
• cilantro

• avocado (optional)

Cowboy Caviar Recipe

1. Mix beans, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until ready to serve.

Note: The avocado in this recipe is best when served immediately after making. When I’m making this in advance of serving it, I typically skip the avocado or add it last right before serving.

Serve this with some cheesy quesadillas or add it to these beef and bell pepper tacos next time you’re craving Mexican food.

For more of those delicious southwestern flavors. BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad is a refreshing mix of vegetables, chicken, and the most delicious salad dressing, a spicy BBQ ranch.

If you love using fresh corn as I do. Try Mango Corn Salsa a sweet and spicy treat boasting a satisfying crunch of fresh corn and mild jalapeno heat.

When you add corn and bell peppers to a batch of queso blanco, the result is a fantastic Corn Queso Dip that you won’t be able to stop eating.