Try this Cowboy Caviar Recipe for a zesty and vibrant dish that is a true rodeo of flavors, showcasing the best of Texan and Mexican influences in every bite. I made this salad with a mixture of beans, corn, peppers, and spices, all combined together to create a colorful dip.
I have made this recipe truly homemade and healthy by using my salad dressing, I wouldn't say I like using store-bought Italian salad dressing for this salad as it tends to be oily. Everything in this recipe is made from scratch, so it guarantees a healthy and flavourful Cowboy Caviar the way you like it.
I have also made Tomato Bruschetta, Lemon Pepper Chicken, and Pan con Tomate that you will like.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Cowboy Caviar Recipe
- Quick and Easy: This recipe is super easy with simple assembly and minimal cooking. This salad is perfect for busy days when you want a delicious and nutritious meal.
- Flavor Explosion: You'll love the mix of flavors in this salad with fresh veggies and creamy beans all topped with zesty rich dressing.
- Perfect Texture: If you love texture, this dip is a dream come true. Every bite is different with crunchy, creamy, and savory elements, making it almost impossible to stop eating.
- Versatile Customization: You can easily make it your own by adding grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, or any of your favorite ingredients.
🧾Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this:
- Black Beans and Black Eye Peas: I use dry beans for this recipe, but you can use canned beans if you want to make it quicker.
- Sweetcorn: I use sweet corn from a can, but you can also use fresh or frozen corn if you prefer. They add sweetness to the salad.
- Cucumber, Onion, Yellow Bell Pepper, and Tomato: I love using ripe red tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, white onion, and cucumber for freshness and crunch elements. If you prefer, you can also use cherry tomatoes, red or green bell pepper, and red onion.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Cowboy Caviar
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Put the sweetcorn into a spacious salad bowl.
2. Place the black beans in a large bowl and cover them with water, allowing them to soak for 8 hours or overnight.
3. Drain the water and transfer the black beans to a pressure cooker along with fresh water, then cook for 15 minutes.
4. Allow it to cool, discard any excess water, and transfer to a spacious salad mixing bowl.
5. Place the black eye beans in a large bowl and cover them with water, allowing them to soak for 8 hours or overnight.
6. Drain the water and transfer the black eye beans to a pressure cooker, adding water, and cook for 15 minutes.
7. Allow it to cool, discard the excess water, and place it in a spacious salad mixing bowl.
8. Chop the cucumber into small cubes and add them to the salad mixing bowl.
9. Dice the onion and add it to the mixing bowl.
10. Chop the yellow pepper into small pieces and place them in the mixing bowl.
11. Cut the tomato into small cubes and add them to the mixing bowl.
12. Introduce garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder into the salad for added flavor.
13. Combine garlic, coriander, salt, honey, extra virgin olive oil, and lime juice in a blender, and blend until a smooth consistency is achieved. Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.
14. Drizzle the dressing onto the salad and delicately toss to guarantee an even coating.
15. Place the salad in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the flavors to harmonize.
16. Enjoy it alongside tortilla chips.
📖Variations of Cowboy Caviar Recipe
- Grilled Vegetable Cowboy Caviar: Add grilled corn, bell peppers, and zucchini for a smoky flavor. Grilling the tomatoes also gives them a nice charred taste.
- Avocado Cowboy Caviar: Dice up some ripe avocados and gently fold them into the salad for a creamy texture.
- Mango Salsa Cowboy Caviar: Incorporate diced mango for a sweet and tropical twist.
- Tex-Mex Cowboy Caviar: Include jalapeños or spicy peppers for an extra kick.
🍽 How to Serve
I enjoy serving cowboy caviar as a bean salad or a dip with tortilla chips or crackers. For lunch, it's great with a chicken sandwich, chicken skewers, or honey garlic chicken on the side.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Beans and Corn: Drain your beans and corn very well before adding them to the bowl. If they’re watery, they’ll dilute the flavor of the vinaigrette.
Uniform Chopping: Chop all vegetables into uniform small sizes.
Layering Flavors: Allow the salad to sit for 30 minutes after mixing to let the flavors meld together.
Storage: Store leftover Cowboy Caviar in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
🥗 More Fresh Salads to Make
Love this Cowboy Caviar? You’ll also enjoy these vibrant salads: Cold Stuffed Tomato Salad, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Lentil Salad, Waldorf Salad, and Egg Potato Salad.
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📖 Recipe
Cowboy Caviar Recipe
Ingredients
- 300 g Sweetcorn
- 150 g Black Beans
- 150 g Black Eye Peas
- ½ Cucumber
- 1 Onion
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1 Tomato
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Bunch of Cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Honey
- 1 Lime Juice
- 100 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 50 g Nachos
Instructions
- Place the sweetcorn in a large mixing salad bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the black beans and water, soaking for 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove the water, place the black beam in a pressure cooker with water and cook for 15 minutes.
- Let cool down, drain the water and place in a large mixing salad bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the black eye beans and water, soaking for 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove the water, place the black eye beans in a pressure cooker with water and cook for 15 minutes.
- Let cool down, drain the water and place in a large mixing salad bowl.
- Dice the cucumber and place a large mixing salad bowl.
- Chop the onion and place it in a large mixing salad bowl.
- Dice the yellow pepper and place it in a large mixing salad bowl.
- Dice the tomato and place it in a large mixing salad bowl.
- Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin and chili powder to the salad.
- Place garlic, coriander, salt, honey, extra virgin olive oil and lime juice in a mixer and blend until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure an even coating.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve it with tortilla chips.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
Thanks for this super healthy recipe, I am make it today