Best Cowboy Caviar Stephanie Recipes

COWBOY CAVIAR

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Depending on where you're from, this simple dip is known as cowboy caviar or Texas caviar, and it's a favorite at tailgates and potlucks all over the South. Its creator, Helen Corbitt, a dietitian from New York, had never heard of black-eyed peas when she moved to Texas in 1931. The exact details are fuzzy, but at some point in her 40 years working in restaurants there, she combined black-eyed peas with a simple vinaigrette, and it was a big hit. The recipe has evolved over the years, and you can find a number of variations online. Some contain corn and black beans (as this one does), and others avocado. Some call for bottled Italian salad dressing, others homemade. No matter how you tweak it, it's always good with a pile of tortilla chips.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories easy, snack, crackers and chips, dips and spreads, finger foods, appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 plum tomatoes, cored, seeded if desired, and diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 to 4 cobs) or thawed, drained frozen sweet corn (about 8 ounces)
1 red, green or yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish, if desired
1 scallion, white and green parts, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to combine.
Add the tomatoes, red onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, jalapeño and cilantro. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
To serve, toss well and season to taste. Sprinkle with scallions and serve with tortilla chips.

COWBOY CAVIAR

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Black beans absorb other flavors superbly, so try to leave this for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the different flavors to blend together.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Bean Dip Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
½ medium onion, chopped
¼ green bell pepper, finely chopped
½ cup chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup Italian salad dressing
¾ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

Mix beans, peas, tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl. Season with garlic salt. Add dressing and cilantro; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1255.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

EASY COWBOY CAVIAR

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Make and share this Easy Cowboy Caviar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Lindsay

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (7 ounce) cans white shoepeg corn, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans of mild Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can regular Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
8 green onions, chopped
2 lemons, juice of
2 limes, juice of

Steps:

Add all ingredients together in a bowl.
Serve with tortilla chips.
NOTE: Even better the day after.

COWBOY CAVIAR

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Thank Oklahoma for this easy, bright and tangy salad. It's made with one of the state's staple crops, black-eyed peas -- or cowpeas as some in the "Sooner State" like to say. With bursts of corn, tomato and pepper, it's a salad that can be served cold or at room temperature, making it perfect for a picnic or tailgate party.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeno plus 1 tablespoon brine
1 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
One 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
4 scallions, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

Whisk together the vinegar, pickled jalapeno brine, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in the oil to make a smooth dressing.
Add the black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, cilantro, pickled jalapeno, scallions, tomatoes and bell pepper. Toss to coat in the dressing. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend the flavors before serving. Serve with tortilla chips for scooping.

COWBOY CAVIAR - STEPHANIE

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This is the best Cowboy Caviar I have had, as the dressing is homemade and makes it so much better than using salad dressing. This recipe can be modified in many ways by adding various vegetables. ENJOY!

Provided by Stephanie Dodd

Categories Vegetable Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can(s) pinto beans, drained
1 can(s) black beans, drained
1 can(s) black eyed peas, drained
1 can(s) mexicorn, drained
2 c celery, chopped
2 c green peppers (red or yellow make it colorful)
1/2 jar(s) roasted red pepper or can use pimientos
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (i use canned jalapenos)
cilantro to taste
1 c oil
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c vinegar (i used cider vinegar)
1/2 onion, chopped

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients together. Mix the oil, sugar and vinegar together and boil. Cool in refrigerator and then pour over the vegetable mixture. Mix well.
2. I also have used chopped tomatoes in this and plain corn, if I couldn't find Mexicorn. I prefer using the canned jalapenos as they are easier to chop. Add to your taste. I really like Cilantro so I put quite a bit in it. This dish is best if refrigerated overnight. Serve with Frito Scoops!