FoodHutz – Easy and Delicious Food Recipes

This colorful dip, which also goes by the name Texas Caviar, is a healthy and simple side dish or appetizer. It's filled with multicolored vegetables, beans, and a zesty dressing. Here's how to prepare it:

Ingredients:

1 (15-ounce) can of black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup thawed frozen corn
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 orange or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

For Easy Cowboy Caviar Recipe with Italian Dressing: Substitute the lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper with 1/2 cup of your favorite Italian dressing.

For the Creamy Cowboy Caviar Recipe: Add 1/4 cup sour cream or mayonnaise to the dressing.

Instructions:

Step 1: Mix together the beans, corn, and bell peppers in a bowl.

I will make an image showing black-eyed peas, black beans, frozen corn, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped orange bell pepper in a clear glass bowl sitting on a white marble countertop.

Step 2: Add the red onion, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro to the bowl.

I will create an image of a transparent glass bowl resting on a white marble surface with the contents of the previous step but now including finely chopped red onion, minced green jalapeño, and chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 3: Whisk in a small bowl the lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper (or whisk in your Italian dressing if using).

I will draw a small, clear glass bowl that has a whisk inside, with lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and spices mixed in it. Next to the bowl stand two limes and a small hill of chopped cilantro on a white marble surface.

Step 4: Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently stir together.

I will paint a picture of the dressing being poured from the small bowl into the large bowl of vegetables and beans, with the spoon gradually stirring the mixture on a white marble surface.

Step 5: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

I will make an image of a clear glass bowl of cowboy caviar, covered with a lid, on a shelf in a fridge.

Step 6: Serve chilled with tortilla chips, pita bread, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

I will form an image of a white plate stacked with tortilla chips and a big quantity of cowboy caviar smeared on top. A tiny white bowl of more cowboy caviar and a plate of plain tortilla chips are shown in the background on a teal background.

Answers to your questions:

What are cowboy caviar ingredients?

The ingredients typically include black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, and oil vinaigrette. Jalapeño, avocado, tomato, and other bean varieties may be added in variations.

Why is cowboy caviar controversial?

"Caviar" traditionally refers to salt-cured fish roe, a gourmet food. Referring to a relatively cheap dish consisting of beans and vegetables as "cowboy caviar" is considered mislabeling or cultural appropriation, downplaying the name "caviar."