This 5 Minute Cowboy Caviar is both a bean salad and a dip.
Made with tomatoes, peas, corn, and beans tossed in dressing, this dip it fresh, light, and bursting with flavors in every bite. Pair this bean dip with Chili Cheddar Biscuits and Spicy Cheddar Ranch Dip for the perfect setting.
What you will read about in this recipe.
Why this recipe works
We love this fresh and colorful cowboy caviar! Not only does it taste great, but it is also quick and easy to make.
Here is what else you will like about this recipe.
- This is a one bowl recipe that requires no cooking or baking.
- The ingredients used to make this dip are simple and easy to find ingredients.
- This dip is perfectly chunky with a variety of flavors and texture.
- While this dip is perfect for sharing on a picnic or at a barbecue, it also works year round with tailgates and parties.
Have you tried my recipe for for Mexican Style Corn Dip ?
Made with diced tomatoes and green chilies, that dip is creamy, cheesy, slightly sweet, and full of the bold flavors you would expect from delicious Mexican influenced food. Both this recipe for Texas Caviar and that recipe for Corn Dip are great tasting and easy to make dips made with corn.
Black Eyed Peas are used in this recipe. You can find Black Eyed Peas in a can here.
What you need to make Cowboy Caviar
- Diced Tomatoes The can should be drained.
- Red Onion Diced
- Garlic Freshly minced.
- Green Bell Pepper Seeds removed and diced.
- Black Beans Drained and rinsed.
- Black Eyed Peas Drained and rinsed.
- Corn White or yellow corn. Drained.
- Cilantro Chopped
- Lime Juice Red wine vinegar can alternatively be used.
- Italian Dressing. The dressing of your choice.
How to make Texas Caviar
- Prep Time 5 minutes .
- Servings 12 .
- How to serve : Serve this as a side dish, as a dip, or as a topping on another dish such as grilled chicken.
- Notes: You will need a large bowl and two large spoons, such as wooden spoons, to make this recipe.
- Prepare. Prepare your ingredients as indicated. This includes draining and rinsing the beans and peas and dicing the onion and pepper.
- Combine. Place all of the ingredients, except for the dressing, into a large bowl such as a mixing bowl,
- Toss. Use two large spoons, or similar items, to gently toss the ingredients.
- Dressing. Shake the dressing to mix it and then pour half of the dressing (¼ cup) over the ingredients. Toss the ingredients and then repeat the process with the remaining dressing.
- Refrigerate. While you could serve the dip at this point, refrigerating the dip for as little as 20 minutes can help the flavors meld together.
Tips for making the Ultimate Caviar
When dicing your onion and pepper, try to make the diced pieces into uniform sizes. Even better, make them a similar size as the beans to make it easier to scoop when enjoying.
More helpful tips for you.
- Drain the canned tomatoes well. This will help remove the excess liquid as well as the seeds from your dip.
- Properly draining and rinsing of the beans and peas is essential to the success of this recipe. Rinsing removes the starchy canning liquid which can interfere with the flavor and quality of your bean dip.
- Refrigerating the dip before serving allows the flavors to perfectly meld together.
FAQ
- Can this dip be made ahead of time?
Yes, this dip can be made a few days ahead of time from when needed. Just make sure that you cover and refrigerate it. - Can I freeze Cowboy Caviar?
This recipe is not suitable for freezing and it relies on maintaining the crisp textures of the ingredients. Freezing the ingredients can make them mushy. - Is this recipe really healthy? When made with healthy ingredients and few or no added less than healthy ingredients, it should be healthy.
Variations.
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- Take this recipe up a notch by adding a chopped Jalapeño pepper.
- Toss in a bit of protein such as bacon bits or chopped rotisserie chicken.
- Adding chopped avocado just before serving adds an additional texture and flavor element to the dip.
How to store caviar dip.
This dip is best when stores in a non-porous container such as a glass jar. When properly stored and refrigerated, it should keep for up to a few days. It is best to stir the dip and drain off any excess liquid before serving.
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5 Minute Cowboy Caviar Recipe,
Equipment
Ingredients
- 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes - Drained. 1 can
- ¾ cup Red Onion -Diced
- 3 cloves Garlic -Freshly minced.
- 1 Green Bell Pepper -Seeds removed and diced.
- 14 oz Black Beans -Drained and rinsed. 1 can
- 15.5 oz Black Eyed Peas -Drained and rinsed. 1 can
- 15.25 oz Corn -Drained. 1 can
- ¼ cup Cilantro -Chopped
- 2 tsp Lime Juice
- ½ cup Italian Dressing. -The dressing of your choice.
Instructions
- Prepare. Prepare your ingredients as indicated. This includes draining and rinsing the beans and peas and dicing the onion and pepper.
- Combine. Place all of the ingredients, except for the dressing, into a large bowl such as a mixing bowl,
- Toss. Use two large spoons, or similar items, to gently toss the ingredients.
- Dressing. Shake or mix the dressing to mix it up and then pour half of the dressing (¼ cup) over the ingredients. Toss the ingredients and then repeat the process with the remaining dressing.
- Refrigerate. While you could serve the dip at this point, refrigerating the dip for as little as 20 minutes can help the flavors meld together
Recipe Notes
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. See DiyandFun.com for details on this recipe.
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Nutrition
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5 Minute Cowboy Caviar Recipe, aka Texas Caviar, is a simple and colorful bean salad, dip, or topping made vibrant and healthy ingredients.
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