If you’re looking for a fresh, colorful dip that always disappears fast, this Cowboy Caviar is it! Loaded with black beans, corn, peppers, and tomatoes, it’s tangy, crisp, and perfect for any gathering. Pair it with a big batch of homemade tortilla chips for the ultimate scoopable snack everyone will love.
A Fresh and Flavorful Favorite
Cowboy Caviar is part dip, part salad, and 100% addicting. The combination of sweet corn, hearty beans, and crunchy peppers makes it light yet filling. The vinaigrette ties everything together with a zesty finish that keeps you coming back for another bite.
Make It Your Way
This recipe is incredibly flexible. Try using avocado for extra creaminess or swap the Italian dressing for ranch, vinaigrette, or even creamy caesar dressing for a fun twist. You can also add extra jalapeño if you like a little heat, or reduce if you like a little less kick.
Serving Idea
While it’s perfect with tortilla chips, Cowboy Caviar also shines as a topping for roasted chicken, tacos, or rice bowls. It’s a great make-ahead option for cookouts, tailgates, or potlucks.
Storage Tips
Store Cowboy Caviar in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors get even better as it chills! Stir before serving, as the dressing tends to settle at the bottom.
Cowboy Caviar
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, finely chopped (about 1 – 10 ounce container)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 a small onion)
- 1 can (15.25 ounces) yellow corn, drained
- 1 can (15.25 ounces) yellow corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (about 1 small)
- ½ cup red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (about 1 small pepper)
- ½ cup orange bell pepper. seeded and finely chopped (about 1 small pepper)
- ½ cup yellow bell pepper seeded and finely chopped (about 1 small pepper)
- ¾ cup Italian vinaigrette, or more to taste
- kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, yellow corn, white corn, black beans, black-eyed peas, jalapeño, red pepper, orange pepper, and yellow pepper.
- Pour in about half of the Italian vinaigrette and stir everything together until evenly coated. Taste and add more vinaigrette as needed, depending on your preference.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Stir again before serving. If desired, season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips for dipping.
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