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Cowboy Caviar is a delicious cold dip recipe loaded with a variety of beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro.

Cowboy Caviar is a delicious cold dip recipe loaded with a variety of beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro.



Cowboy Caviar is a quick and easy recipe perfect for potlucks and gatherings.

Cowboy Caviar is a delicious cold dip recipe loaded with a variety of beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro.

This simple dish can be served as a salad or a dip with tortilla chips.

Cowboy Caviar is a delicious cold dip recipe loaded with a variety of beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro.

This cowboy caviar recipe takes about ten minutes to throw together and can be served immediately but I prefer to let it refrigerate for at least an hour first to let all the flavours develop.

Cowboy Caviar is a delicious cold dip recipe loaded with a variety of beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make this dip, I started by draining and rinsing some canned pinto beans, black beans, garbanzo beans and corn and chopping some fresh vegetables.

cowboy caviar ingredients on the counter

I dumped the beans and corn into a large mixing bowl.

I added some chopped avocados, tomatoes, jalapeno, mini peppers, garlic, red onion and cilantro to the bowl.

cowboy caviar ingredients in a mixing bowl

I poured some olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and lime juice into a small bowl.

olive oil, cider vinegar, sugar, pepper and lime juice in a small mixing bowl

I whisked the ingredients together well.

Then I poured the dressing mixture over all of the ingredients in the large bowl.

pouring dressing mixture over cowboy caviar ingredients in a large mixing bowl

I mixed all of the ingredients together well.

Cowboy Caviar is a delicious cold dip recipe loaded with a variety of beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro.

Then I covered the bowl and placed it in the refrigerator.

I left the dip to chill for an hour.

Then I stirred it well one last time and transferred it to a serving bowl.

Cowboy Caviar is a delicious cold dip recipe loaded with a variety of beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro.

I served my cowboy caviar with tortilla chips.

Cowboy Caviar is a delicious cold dip recipe loaded with a variety of beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro.

This simple and refreshing dip is perfect for potlucks and parties.

Cowboy Caviar is a delicious cold dip recipe loaded with a variety of beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro.

If your looking for an easy cold dip recipe, then you need to try this Cowboy Caviar!

Cowboy Caviar is a delicious cold dip recipe loaded with a variety of beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro.

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Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Cowboy Caviar:

  • 1 (15oz) Can Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15oz) Can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15oz) Can Whole Corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15oz) Can Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 Avocados, peeled and diced
  • 3 Roma Tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno, deseeded and chopped
  • 5 Mini Sweet Chili Peppers, deseeded and chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Red Onion, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup Cilantro, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • Juice of 1/2 Lime

How to Make Cowboy Caviar:

  1. Drain all the canned beans, rinse and add to a large mixing bowl along with the corn.
  2. Add the chopped avocados, tomatoes, jalapeño, mini peppers, garlic, red onion and cilantro.
  3. In a small mixing bowl add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and lime juice.
  4. Mix well with a small whisk or fork.
  5. Pour over the salad and mix well to evenly incorporate.
  6. You could serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour first, to help flavors to develop fully.
  7. Enjoy!

FAQS:

Storage Instructions

  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.


What is Cowboy Caviar made of?

  • A dip that originates in Texas (also sometimes known as Texas Caviar) this is a dip made with beans, avocado, tomatoes, bell peppers and more.


Can I use any beans in a cowboy caviar?

  • Most definitely. Black eyed peas is often used, as well as kidney beans, lima beans and so on.


What should I serve with cowboy caviar?

  • Think guacamole. What would you normally serve with guacamole? All kinds of different chips, especially the scoop type are good for this dish. I also enjoy to eat this as a side with fish.
Cowboy Caviar is a delicious cold dip recipe loaded with a variety of beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro.

Cowboy Caviar

Yield: 10 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Cowboy Caviar is a delicious cold dip recipe loaded with a variety of beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions and fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15oz) Can Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15oz) Can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15oz) Can Whole Corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15oz) Can Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 Avocados, peeled and diced
  • 3 Roma Tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno, deseeded and chopped
  • 5 Mini Sweet Chili Peppers, deseeded and chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Red Onion, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup Cilantro, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • Juice of 1/2 Lime

Instructions

    1. Drain all the canned beans, rinse and add to a large mixing bowl along with the corn.
    2. Add the chopped avocados, tomatoes, jalapeño, mini peppers, garlic, red onion and cilantro.
    3. In a small mixing bowl add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and lime juice.
    4. Mix well with a small whisk or fork.
    5. Pour over the salad and mix well to evenly incorporate.
    6. You could serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour first, to help flavors to develop fully.
    7. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 275Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 302mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 8gSugar: 9gProtein: 8g

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