Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar, or Texas Caviar, is a healthy, flavorful, and easy dip recipe with delicious chunks of avocado. Full of diced veggies and a healthy serving of beans, this dip is a can’t go wrong appetizer or Texas side dish perfect for party crowds, big football games, or as a stay at home movie snack.

You don’t need a Sunday or a big party to sit down and make up this delicious Cowboy Caviar – however it IS one of the most perfect football party side dishes!

Full of chunky vegetables, delicious sweet red onions and a balance of hearty beans, this easy recipe is no doubt perfect to chow when you are vegging out in front of the TV!

Perfect Party Side Dish

Salsa’s and dips are delicious and fun to eat year round and with very little work, this recipe is truly a dump and enjoy version of a simple and easy appetizer. Of course no one can eat just one dip (nor should they have to) so add cream cheese bean dip and creamy cucumber dip to the table for a trio of amazingness!

And while this no-nonsense dip itself is just a prep of cutting up the veggies (yay for no cooking!), you can go one step further, add some beef or chicken and really make Cowboy Caviar into a savory and filling Mexican Nacho night. 

Cowboy Caviar Recipe

Before you get started, you need to gather a few ingredients. Scroll to the bottom for full measurements and a printable recipe card that walks you through instructions as well as makes a great list for the store.

RELATED RECIPES: Mexican Ground Beef Casserole, Mexican Street Corn Salad with Feta, Cilantro Lime, and Spicy Dorito Taco Salad. 

How to make the Best Cowboy Caviar

• Add the first 10 ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and mix them together.
• Add the seasoning (chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper) and mix well.
• Drizzle some olive oil and squeeze lime juice onto mixture (making a light tangy vinaigrette) and mix well to evenly coat.
• Refrigerate for 2-4 hours or overnight to let flavors mingle and marinate for the boldest flavors.
• Stir well before serving, adding an additional tablespoon of oil if necessary.

What to Serve with Texas Caviar

Chunky dips like Texas Caviar with beans and corn typically need flat surfaces to scoop up big delicious tastes.

• homemade tortilla chips
• crunchy crostini’s
• crispy corn tortillas

Add Healthy Avocado for Ultimate Cowboy Caviar!

While this cowboy caviar recipe above has no avocado, you can easily add chunks of it right before serving. Remember that avocado starts to turn brown over time when exposed to the air, so make sure this ingredient is the last thing you add prior to eating to avoid it oxidizing all day.

Easy Caviar Salsa Dip Tips

What is a substitute for cilantro?

Cilantro either tastes super fresh and almost sweet or it tastes like soap. If you are one of those people that hates cilantro, then you can leave it out. 

A really great substitute for cilantro is green onions. 

Is Cowboy Caviar Keto Friendly? 

I get asked if Cowboy Caviar is Keto and Low Carb a lot. While beans are an amazing source of natural protein, they are not keto friendly if you are on a strict diet.

That doesn’t mean this football dip isn’t a great choice over other party side dishes.

Here are estimated nutritional values. 

Disclaimer: Dietary information provided by Carb Manager. If you are on a KETO or Low Carb diet, always make sure to double check your own information with this or My Fitness Pal based on the brands and weights you use.

I am not responsible for the calculations but do try to provide as much information as possible for readers to make informed decisions.

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Yield: 6 cups of dip

Cowboy Caviar

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Cowboy Caviar, or Texas Caviar, is a healthy, flavorful, and easy chunky Texas side dish dip recipe. Full of diced veggies and a healthy serving of beans, its a can't go wrong appetizer or side dish perfect for party crowds, big football games, or as a movie snack.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Chill for 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 can, 15 oz, black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can, 15 oz, pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn, frozen or canned is fine
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/3 cup diced orange peppers
• 1/3 cup diced red peppers
• 1/3 cup diced yellow pepper
• 1/3 cup diced red onions
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• juice of 1 lime
• tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

1. Add first 10 ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
2. Add seasoning (chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper) and mix well.
3. Drizzle olive oil and squeeze lime juice onto mixture and mix well to evenly coat.
4. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours or overnight to let flavors mingle.
5. Stir well before serving, adding an additional tablespoon of oil if necessary.
6. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 226Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 259mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 6gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g

Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.

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