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Cowboy Caviar Dip Recipe

Cowboy Caviar Dip Recipe

A vibrant, flavorful, and hearty dip made from a mix of black-eyed peas, corn, peppers, and a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for barbecues and gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Caviar
  • 15, 15 oz cans Black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
  • 15, 15 oz cans Black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1, 15 oz can Whole kernel corn drained
  • 1 Red onion finely chopped
  • 1 Red bell pepper diced
  • 1 Green bell pepper diced
  • 1, 4 Jalapeño pepper seeded and minced (or 1 cup chopped cilantro)
For the Vinaigrette Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the drained and rinsed beans, corn, chopped red onion, diced red and green bell peppers, and minced jalapeño pepper.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients: olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined and the sugar begins to dissolve.
  3. Pour the prepared vinaigrette dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
  4. Gently fold all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to mash the beans.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld together properly.
  6. Before serving, give the dip a final stir. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, sturdy crackers, or raw vegetables.

Notes

For the best flavor, make this dip at least 4 hours ahead of time or even the day before. If you prefer a softer dip consistency, briefly mash about 1/4 cup of the black-eyed peas before mixing.
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