Cowboy Caviar Recipe

My Cowboy Caviar recipe is a genuinely delicious easy dip that can is made in less than 15 minutes. Cowboy Caviar is a perfect dish to bring to a picnic, potluck or family get together.

Cowboy Caviar

A few years ago, when at a picnic, there was this colorful dip that got my attention. It was served with tortilla chips. The salty chips paired so well with the light, refreshing dip that is was a match made in heaven.

The fresh summer ingredients in Cowboy Caviar looks like chunky salsa, but once the Italian flavors come through, you’ll know that this is a dip recipe all its own.

Is there fish in Cowboy Caviar

No. There is no fish or fish eggs like people think of when they are eating caviar. This is called Cowboy Caviar because it is made of small chunks, kind of like the caviar is made of small fish eggs, but it is veggies and beans.

Is Cowboy Caviar Good for A Picnic?

One of the things that I love about making this as a picnic side dish is that it holds up well, even on warm days. There isn’t anything that will spoil like the case with some pasta salads or potato salad. Also, it is a great choice when someone is looking for something helathy amoung the delicious, but not so great for options at the picnic.

Does this Black Bean Salsa Use Avocado?

Since I started making my own Cowboy Caviar, I have learned what my family likes about it and what needed to be changed. While I have seen a lot of cowboy caviar recipes use avocado, my family doesn’t like it, so I tend to leave it out. If you find you would like it in this picnic side dish, one ripe avocado is the amount you would include.

Is there an Easier Way to Make this Texas Caviar

The trick to making cowboy caviar is to dice the ingredients, besides the beans, into small pieces. This keeps everything about the same size. Using a good food chopper makes this task so much easier. It works great for this recipe and for any recipe that requires chopping. It is a huge time saver and makes the pieces uniform.

Can I use this as a Side Dish

We use Cowboy Caviar as a summer dip, but I also serve it as a side dish. I love to include cowboy caviar as a light side dish. It pairs with almost anything, and the flavor is fantastic. Because it is easy to make, it works great as a side for 30-minute meals.  It is naturally vegan and gluten-free that it works for everyone. You can serve it with

How to Make Cowboy Caviar

The trick to making cowboy caviar is to dice the ingredients, besides the beans, into small pieces. This keeps everything about the same size. Using a good food chopper makes this task so much easier. It works great for this recipe and for any recipe that requires chopping. It is a huge time saver and makes the pieces uniform.

My Cowboy Caviar recipe is a genuinely delicious easy dip that can is made in less than 15 minutes. Cowboy Caviar, also called black bean salsa, is a perfect side dish to bring to a picnic, potluck or family get together.

How Many Weight Watcher Points is Cowboy Caviar?

This recipe makes 10 servings. Even with the Italian dressing (use fat-free), this is only 1 point per serving, It is so good as a dip or as a side dish. 

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Ingredients for  Cowboy Caviar

Get the full list of ingredients, with measurements, and step-by-step directions at the bottom of the post in the printable recipe card.

• Roma tomatoes
• Red peppers
• Garlic cloves
• Jalapenos
• Green onion
• Black beans
• Black-eyed peas
• White corn
• Italian dressing

How to Make Cowboy Caviar

Add the tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and onions in a bowl.

Add the beans and black-eyed peas.

Add the corn.

Mix everything together with the Italian dressing.

Serve immediately or chill until ready. Serve as a side dish or a dip with chips at parties.