15 Minute Cowboy Caviar also known as Texas Caviar is cross between a fresh tomato salsa and a bean salad. It’s super addicting with a sweet and tangy Southwestern Vinaigrette Style Dressing. A total winner for your next summer Bbq or potluck! Healthy, naturally Vegan and gluten free. Delish!
Prepare to be wowed! You guys are going to love this Cowboy Caviar recipe, it’s so easy!! with black beans, corn, black eyed peas, Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, chopped peppers, red onion, fresh cilantro and the best zesty tangy southwestern style vinaigrette, made with fresh lime juice and zest, red wine vinegar, pickled jalapeño juice, sugar and spices
It’s like a Mexican black bean and corn salsa/salad on steroids, lol! with lots of tasty crunchy veggies added.
I like bringing this to potlucks, it’s so simple and inexpensive to make. People are always asking for the recipe. It’s great just as a salad or surround it with tortilla chips for tasty chips and dip! Either way once it hits that potluck smorgasbord it’ll disappear pretty fast!
Great for a side salad or appetizer for dinner too!
Perfect for special holiday get togethers like, Memorial Day, Canada day, Fourth of July, Cinco de Mayo, etc… or a fun anyday family and friends Bbq, potluck or picnic.
There are a few names for this Cowboy Caviar: Texas Caviar, Cowboy Salsa, Southwestern Veggie Salad, Lone Star Caviar, Southwestern Bean Salad, Black Eyed Pea salad, Southern Caviar, Tex Mex Caviar, Hillbilly Caviar, and probably a few more…
I’m most familiar with Cowboy Caviar. Hey call it whatever you want, a salsa or a salad, its delicious no matter what.
How to make 15 Minute Cowboy Caviar:
First whisk together the ingredients for the southwestern vinaigrette in a small bowl and set aside
Now add the drained and rinsed beans and black eyed peas to a large salad bowl along with the corn, tomatoes and the chopped onions, veggies and cilantro.
Pour the vinaigrette dressing over the top. Mix well and serve right away or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes and give it a mix before serving. Easy Peasy! Enjoy!
Ok lets make 15 Minute Cowboy Caviar it's:
easy
crispy & crunchy
perfect as a salad or a salsa!
gluten free
quick
super tasty!
kid friendly
super satisfying
sweet and tangy
protein packed
healthy
full of veggies
Enjoy guys! Happy day to you? feel free to leave a comment and a rating below. I would love to hear from you.
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15 Minute Cowboy Caviar (AKA Texas Caviar)
- Total Time: 15 Minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
Description
15 Minute Cowboy Caviar also known as Texas Caviar is cross between a fresh tomato salsa and a bean salad. It’s super addicting with a sweet and tangy Southwestern Vinaigrette Style Dressing. A total winner for your next summer Bbq or potluck! Healthy, naturally Vegan and gluten free. Delish!
Ingredients
Cowboy Caviar Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) (540 ml) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) (540 ml) black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (12 oz) (341 ml) corn, I like peaches and cream, (don't drain)
- 1 can (10 oz) (284 ml) mild chopped tomatoes with green chilies, ( I like Rotel Brand)
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 1/2 yellow pepper, diced
- 1/2 orange pepper, diced
- 1/3-1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/3-1/2 cup cilantro, chopped and loosely packed
Southwestern Vinaigrette Dressing ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon oil, I use grapeseed oil
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons lime juice ( approximately 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons pickled jalapeño juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (not powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
How to make 15 Minute Cowboy Caviar:
- First whisk together the ingredients for the Southwestern Vinaigrette in a small bowl and set aside
- Now add the drained and rinsed beans and black eyed peas to a large salad bowl along with the corn, tomatoes and the chopped onions, veggies and cilantro. Pour the vinaigrette dressing over the top.
- Mix well and serve right away or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes and give it a mix before serving. Easy Peasy! Enjoy!
- Yields 6-8 servings based on side salad portions
Notes
- this salad will keep covered in the fridge for 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Category: Salads, Gluten free, Sauces & dressings
- Cuisine: Mexican, American
Keywords: cowboy caviar, Texas Caviar, southwestern vinaigrette, Mexican, salad, salsa, easy, bean salad, gluten free, dressing
Dylan
Truly delicious! This will be going on our super bowl menu
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Verna
Awesome- enjoy!
M. V.
Have yet to try, but sounds delicious! Are there any suggestions to substitute for pickled jalapeño juice, which I’m not sure I will be able to find?
Verna
It's juice from a jar of pickled jalapeños usually found by the pickled vegetables. You could probably use dill pickle juice instead or any brine juice, banana peppers, etc,.. Hope you enjoy!
Michael
I plan on making your cowboy caviar for New Years day, it’s good luck they say- black eyed peas.. And having made this numerous times I know it tastes amazing. Thanks for all your great recipes
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Verna
Enjoy and thank you!!
Cheri Robinson
I'm from the southern US, but this is better than any recipe I've made. I serve it as a salad. Perfect for family gatherings. Everybody loves it.
Verna
Thank you so much Cheri you just made my day! Feel free to give it a star rating😊
Mona
This is fabulous. Love if so much that I use it instead of salad dressing with good crunchy romaine!
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Verna
Great idea!! Glad you're enjoying it Mona! Thanks so much for your comment!
Corrine
Excellent cowboy caviar recipe! love that there's no avocado added. My husband and boys really enjoyed it. We are going to add it to our wraps today. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!
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Verna
You are very welcome Corrine, glad to hear your family enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your comment!
Brenda
Absolutely delicious salad! My family is addicted!
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Verna
Yay that's great! Thanks so much Brenda, it's a favourite around here too!
Carol McCollum
I think I'll try this & add chopped mango! Yum!
Verna
that sounds so good Carol! Enjoy!
Gerry
Very versatile, goes well with so many dishes.
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Verna
Thanks Gerry glad you liked it!
Ellie
Love this recipe!
So bright and colorful
Hubby's not a fan of cilantro so substitute celery
Love it with the nacho chips
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Verna
I'm so glad you love the recipe Ellie! My husband used to dislike cilantro now he loves it, go figure, lol. celery sounds good?