Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar is a Mexican-inspired dip or topping that’s loaded with beans, corn, onion, peppers, tomato, cilantro, and a handful of zesty spices! It’s the perfect addition to game day snacks, barbecues, taco night, and more!

  • Prep10 min
  • Total10 min
  • Yield12 people
  • Calories190

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Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar is a Mexican-inspired dip or topping that’s loaded with beans, corn, onion, peppers, tomato, cilantro, and a handful of zesty spices! It’s the perfect addition to game day snacks, barbecues, taco night, and more!

Easy To Make Party Dip

If you love Mexican-inspired cuisine, this Cowboy Caviar is a must for your recipe box. It’s like homemade salsa, but with beans, corn, onion, tomato, and a whole lot of flavor!

The Cowboy Caviar ingredient list is a little lengthy, but don’t let that intimidate you. It’s super easy to make, and at least half of the ingredients are basics that are probably already in your kitchen.

All you have to do is mix everything together and enjoy!

Bowl of Cowboy Caviar with a bowl of tortilla chips in background on teal and yellow napkin.

Cowboy Caviar Ingredients

This Cowboy Caviar Dip and topping is deliciously hearty since it’s filled with beans and corn. It’s also loaded with fresh veggies such as bell pepper, white onion, and tomatoes!

The addition of lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey or agave is what gives it that dip-able consistency. Other ingredients include cilantro, olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and ground cumin.

The dip comes out perfect for scooping with tortilla chips for a simple, easy snack!

Woman's hand dipping a tortilla chip into a bowl of Cowboy Caviar.

How To Make Cowboy Caviar

1. Dice the bell pepper, white onion, tomato, and cilantro.
2. Drain the black beans, black-eyed peas, and a can of whole kernel corn.
3. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
4. Stir the dip together to thoroughly combine and coat everything.
5. Serve as a dip or topping and enjoy!

How To Serve & Enjoy Cowboy Caviar

Need some more pairing ideas? Don’t worry, I’ve got plenty! This crowd-pleasing recipe is so versatile, it’s perfect to make for barbecues, taco night, or to inspire game day munchies.

Savor Cowboy Caviar with tacos, quesadillas, and nachos. Also, try adding it on top of fish, chicken, or taco salads.

Make a big batch of rice and pulled pork or chicken to last throughout the week. When it’s time to pack lunches, put a scoop of each into a container and add toppings. Mix in cheese, diced tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, salsa, and of course, a generous helping of Cowboy Caviar!

And if you’re a fan of meal prepping for weekday meals, try Cowboy Caviar-inspired burrito bowls!

Wholesome and tasty, this Cowboy Caviar Recipe can be enjoyed at almost any occasion. Whether you add it to your favorite dish or enjoy it with tortilla chips, it will become a family favorite!

Woman's hand holding a tortilla chip with a scoop of Cowboy Caviar on it.

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Steps

  1. Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl and use as a dip or topping for Mexican-inspired entrees!

Nutrition

  • Calories190
  • Carbs25g
  • Protein7g
  • Fat7g
  • Saturated fat1g
  • Fiber6g
  • Sugar5g
  • Sodium258mg

Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.