Easy Cowboy Caviar Recipe
This easy Cowboy Caviar, or Texas Caviar, is a fresh and simple dip or side dish that's ready in 15 minutes or less. Utterly delicious, it's perfect for picnics, BBQs, taco Tuesdays, or anytime you're craving flavor-packed, healthier food!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 bell peppers I like green and yellow, chopped
- 1 jalapeno chopped (optional)
- 1 avocado chopped
- 1/2 red onion diced smalled
- 2 cups sweet corn frozen and thawed or fresh
- 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-oz can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 container feta cheese
- 1 can sliced black olives
- Fresh cilantro
Dressing:
- Juice of 1 limes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the homemade dressing by whisking ingredients together or by adding them to a lidded jar and shaking vigorously. Let sit while assembling the cavair.
- Finely dice bell peppers, jalapeno (if using), and onion. Half or quarter the cherry tomatoes if large and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in the corn, pre-sliced olives, drained beans, and feta.
- Drizzle the dressing over the cowboy caviar gently, stiring to coat all of the ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, dice avocado and roughly chop fresh cilantro. Toss with cavair to incorporate and serve!
- e you plan to serve the dip. Once everything is combined, serve with chips, on burritos or however else you see fit. It should keep in the fridge for up to three days.
Notes
How Long Does Cowboy Caviar Keep?
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.What to Serve with Cowboy Caviar?
Serve with chips, burritos, chicken breasts, tacos, pitas, or fresh veggies.Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 281mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g