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A handheld smartphone photo showing a glass bowl filled with colorful Cowboy Caviar including black-eyed peas, corn, and peppers on a wooden table. (Cowboy Caviar Recipe)

Cowboy Caviar Recipe: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing Tex-Mex Dip

This Cowboy Caviar Recipe is a vibrant, healthy dip packed with black beans, earthy black-eyed peas, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a glistening lime juice and olive oil vinaigrette. Perfect for parties and meal prep!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
  • 1.5 cups (250g) sweet corn kernels canned, frozen, or fresh
  • 1 large red bell pepper diced into cubes
  • 0.5 cup (75g) red onion finely diced
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes chopped, seeds removed
  • 1 large jalapeno minced, seeds removed for less heat
  • 2 large ripe avocados diced into large chunks
  • 0.5 cup (15g) fresh cilantro chopped
  • 0.25 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large limes juiced (about 4 tbsp)

Equipment

  • 1 Large Glass Mixing Bowl To showcase the colorful layers.
  • 1 Small Mason Jar For whisking the vinaigrette.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the black beans and black-eyed peas under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly to prevent a muddy appearance in the final dip.
  2. Dice the red bell pepper, red onion, and Roma tomatoes into uniform pieces. In a large glass bowl, layer the beans followed by the corn, onions, and peppers.
  3. Whisk the olive oil and lime juice in a small jar. Pour the dressing over the vegetable layers. You want to see the dressing glistening and pooling slightly at the bottom.
  4. Gently fold in the large avocado chunks and chopped cilantro. Toss lightly with a spatula to coat every piece without smashing the avocado.

Notes

Ensure you use Roma tomatoes to avoid excess moisture.
Wait to add avocado until just before serving to keep it bright green.