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Get into Cowboy Caviar Dip!

This recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Adjust the spice level by tweaking the jalapeño or experiment with different beans and corn for your own personal twist. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, a casual gathering, or simply craving something fresh, Cowboy Caviar is sure to impress.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the Dip

  • 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz sweet corn drained
  • 15 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 avocados pitted and diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup jalapeño finely diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 time Juice

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Ingredients: Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the avocado, and chop the red bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño.
  • Finely chop the cilantro.
  • Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
  • Assemble the Dip: Add the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, avocado, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over the ingredients.
  • Toss and Chill : Gently toss all the ingredients to coat them evenly in the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
  • Serve: Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping, and watch it disappear!