Go Back
+ servings
A bowl of colorful Texas Cowboy Caviar dip—also known as bean and corn salsa—sits in a basket, surrounded by crisp chips.
Print Recipe
5 from 37 votes

Texas Cowboy Caviar Dip

This colorful, zesty dip is packed with bold flavor and no cooking required. It’s fresh, easy and always a hit. Serve it cold with chips or enjoy it as a side.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Dip
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 15 ½ Ounces black eyed peas drained, rinsed and dried 
  • 15 ½ Ounces black beans drained, rinsed and dried
  • 15 Ounces corn kernels canned, drained and dried or fresh
  • ½ Cup red bell pepper diced small 
  • ½ Cup green bell pepper diced small 
  • ½ Cup red onion diced 
  • ½ Cup cilantro fresh, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
  • ½ Cup olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ Cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 avocado optional, diced

Instructions

  • To a large bowl, add the black eyed peas, beans, corn, red and green peppers, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Toss to combine. 
  • In another bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, and spices. 
  • Pour over the black eyed pea mixture.  
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. 
  • Serve with crackers or chips.   

Notes

Dry ingredients thoroughly: Pat beans and corn dry to avoid a watery dip.
Dice small: Smaller pieces make for better scooping and even bites.
Let it rest: The flavor deepens after at least 30 minutes in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 863IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4mg

QR code

Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.

qr code