Easy Cowboy Caviar Dip (Texas Caviar)
Make this simple, fresh Cowboy Caviar dip using black beans, corn, and a zesty lime dressing. It is a perfect, healthy appetizer for parties or picnics.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, diced red and green bell peppers, diced red onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture.
- Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve cold or at room temperature with tortilla chips or as a side salad.
Notes
- For best flavor, prepare this dip a few hours ahead of time.
- If you do not have fresh lime juice, you can substitute with bottled lime juice, but fresh is recommended.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0