I went to a BBQ recently and had Cowboy Caviar Bean Dip for the first time and I loved the flavors. I used chips to eat mine but I could see how with some minor changes this could be great on tacos!
So I started experimenting with the original recipe to include ingredients that are more my flavor profile. I recently had the chance to serve my new dish at a party I was hosting and it was a hit with everyone.
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You can serve this Caviar Bean Dip with some tortilla chips or just in a bowl with a spoon or fork. Either way, it’s delicious! If you like this recipe, I would suggest you also give my Alfresco Bean Salad a try!
Did you know that Cowboy Caviar is more commonly known as Texas Caviar? A little history lesson on this bean dip recipe, I suggest you read this short article.
Ingredient Substitution
If you don’t have any white wine vinegar on hand you can substitute for some champagne vinegar, apple cider vinegar or even some lemon juice.
If you prefer your dip with a little more kick, you should try my Spicy Sausage Dip a try. I just can’t get enough of that dip! For another great bean recipe like this one, I suggest you try my Delicious Texas Salsa.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Cowboy Caviar Bean Dip recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Olive Oil – Try to use the best quality olive oil you can
- White Sugar – you can also use any sugar alternative
- White Wine Vinegar
- Chili Powder – adds a warm, smoky, and mildly spicy flavor
- Salt – a must for most recipes
- Roma Tomatoes
- Black Eyed Peas
- Black Beans – make sure you rinse your beans before using
- Sweet Corn
- Red Onion – if you must, you can substitute for a yellow onion
- Green Bell Pepper – or you can use any mild green pepper you prefer
- Red Bell Pepper
- Avocados
- Fresh Cilantro – Also optional as I know many people can’t stand the taste of cilantro
How to Make Cowboy Caviar Bean Dip
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, white wine vinegar, chili powder and salt.
- Add the tomatoes, black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, red onions and bell peppers. Stir to combine.
- Fold in the fresh cilantro and the chopped avocado.
- Chill covered for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Cowboy Caviar Bean Dip
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Ingredients
- ยฝ Cup Olive Oil
- ยผ Cup White Sugar
- โ Cup White Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 lbs Roma Tomatoes, seeded & diced
- 15 oz Black Eyed Peas, rinsed & drained
- 15 oz Black Beans, rinsed & drained
- 15 oz Sweet Corn, drained
- 1 Red Onion, chopped
- ยฝ Cup Green Bell Pepper, diced
- ยฝ Cup Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Cup Avocado, diced
- 1 Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, white wine vinegar, chili powder and salt.
- Add the tomatoes, black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, red onions and bell peppers. Stir to combine.
- Fold in the fresh cilantro and the chopped avocado.
- Chill covered for at least 1 hour before serving.
This recipe is the best I have ever made. Very easy and quick to make. Was a big hit with family.