This Redneck Caviar, also known as Cowboy Caviar, is so easy to make and it is absolutely delish! No cooking in this recipe, just chopping and emptying cans. Just like my Mexican Street Corn Dip, this recipe is one of my favorite Summer appetizer ideas and a MUST TRY!
I absolutely love this redneck caviar! My mother in law introduced it to me several years ago and I remember eating almost the whole bowl. It's the best served with tortilla chips.
Cowboy Caviar had a recent & well deserved moment on tiktok and I realized I needed to share my own recipe with the world.
Try my Redneck Egg Rolls too!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- A Summer Favorite. It is the perfect Summer appetizer idea with bold, fresh flavor.
- Easy to Make. This recipe only takes a little chopping effort with no cooking required.
- Quick. Only 15 minutes to prep.
- Healthy. This recipe is packed with protein from the beans and lots of vitamins from all the veggies.
- Feeds a Crowd. Redneck Caviar is great for a party appetizer, and you can prep it before the party and store in the fridge to save on time.
If you love Summer recipes, be sure to check out my Pesto Tortellini Salad, Pico de Gallo with Pineapple & Griddle Smash Burgers.
The Ingredients:
Black Eyed Peas & Black Beans- The base of the dish and adds protein and texture.
Southwest Corn- Adds a sweet and spicy touch.
Avocado-For creaminess and texture.
Red Bell Pepper-Sweetness and crunch.
Roma Tomato-a firm tomato with garden flavor.
Cilantro- One of my favorite herbs that adds fresh flavor to any dish.
Jalapeño- For spice and crunchiness.
Lime Juice, Cumin, Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Sugar and Salt and Pepper- Make up the sauce or marinade for this Texas Cowboy Salad. It's a mild citrus, tangy flavor with just a hint of sweet and it tastes incredible!
See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations:
If you want to go spicier and next level, try substituting the canned corn with my fresh blackened corn recipe.
Leave the cilantro out if you don't like cilantro.
How to Make this Redneck Caviar Recipe:
Step 1: Into a large bowl, add in the black beans, black-eyed peas, and southwest corn. Then, add in red onion, tomato, avocado, bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro. Squeeze in lime juice. Pour in red wine vinegar, sugar, cumin, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
Step 2: Give the ingredients a good stir to mix all of the redneck caviar dip together.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy with tortilla chips (Tostito Scoops are my favorite with this dish because you can get a lot on one chip).
Expert Tips:
- Strain, rinse and dry off the beans before adding them to the bowl to avoid soggy ingredients.
- Stir really well after adding in the sauce, because you are adding the red wine vinegar sauce right into the ingredients.
For more Summer dips, try this Fried Dill Pickle Dip, Green Onion Dip, and Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip.
Recipe FAQs:
If sealed properly in a container, it will stay fresh for up to 4 to 5 days.
You could try substituting them with garbanzo beans. I haven't tried it, but I bet it would taste just as delicious!
I don't recommend frozen corn because it may add extra water to the recipe and end up soggy. I like to use a canned corn, and I look for a southwestern version, or there is a summer crisp version that would work great here.
No, you can leave it out if you are not a fan of cilantro.
Storage:
Store the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. I personally like to use glass storage containers because they keep everything super fresh.
This recipe can also be prepped ahead if you are having a party.
Looking for Easy Dinner Recipes approved by Cowboys to serve with this dip? Try my Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Dutch Oven BBQ Chicken and Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas.
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Redneck Caviar
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
Description
This Redneck Caviar, aka Cowboy Caviar, is so easy to make and it is absolutely delish! This recipe is one of my favorite Summer appetizer ideas and a MUST TRY!
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 15 ounce can southwest corn, drained
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 2 roma tomatoes, seeds removed, diced
- 1 avocado, pit and skin removed, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, minced
- juice from 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bag of tortilla chips (tostito scoops are my favorite for this recipe)
Instructions
- Into a large bowl, add in the black beans, black-eyed peas, and southwest corn.
- Then, add in red onion, tomato, avocado, bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Next, squeeze in the lime juice. Pour in red wine vinegar, sugar, cumin, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
- Give the ingredients a good stir to mix all of the cowboy caviar dip together.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips!
Notes
*Be sure to rinse and drain the canned corn, black eyed peas, and beans really well to avoid the extra liquid.
*Tostitos Scoops are my recommended chip for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Refrigeration time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: no bake appetizer
- Cuisine: texas
Trish
This recipe is really good. I put in a little more salt and it was perfect!!
Tara Smithson
Thanks so much Trish! I'm so glad you liked it. It's one of my favorites..super fresh for Summer!
Lisa
The greatest cowboy caviar recipe. Thank you so much! Made it for the 4th of July and everyone loved it.