Cowboy Caviar: the delicious, crowd-pleasing dip for any occasion

If you've been hunting for a mouthwatering, healthy dip you can quickly whip up for parties, potlucks, and barbecues, look no further than this tasty cowboy caviar recipe.

It's made from a fantastic, hearty mix of fresh tomatoes, avocado, tangy red onions, sweet corn, bell peppers, and beans. It gets a satisfying kick of heat from jalapenos, while cilantro brings a wonderful fresh herbal flavor. All this delicious goodness is tossed in a tangy red wine vinegar and lime juice dressing.

Serve your cowboy caviar with plenty of tortilla chips, or use it to top your burritos, tacos, roast chicken, fish, or meat. It's a killer side with Mexican and Tex-Mex-style dishes.

Tips for Making the Best Cowboy Caviar

Use less sugar or swap it for your preferred sweetener.

Try swapping grilled corn for sweet corn for a smokier flavor.

Any color of bell pepper works for cowboy caviar.

If you're not keen on cilantro, use parsley instead.

Substitute apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, or champagne vinegar if you're out of red wine vinegar.

How to Store Cowboy Caviar

Cover and store your cowboy caviar in the fridge. Enjoy within 3 days.

How to Make Cowboy Caviar

Step 1

Step 1

Dice the avocado.

Dice the avocado.

Step 2

Step 2

Place the avocado pieces in the bowl by using a tablespoon.

Place the avocado pieces in the bowl by using a tablespoon.

Step 3

Step 3

Place tomatoes

Place tomatoes

Step 4

Step 4

Add the corn.

Add the corn.

Step 5

Step 5

Stir in the beans.

Stir in the beans.

Step 6

Step 6

Add the black-eyed beans.

Add the black-eyed beans.

Step 7

Step 7

Stir in the jalapeno pepper and cilantro.

Stir in the jalapeno pepper and cilantro.

Step 8

Step 8

Add onion, and pepper.

Add onion, and pepper.

Step 9

Step 9

Toss well to combine.

Toss well to combine.

Step 10

Step 10

In a second bowl, whisk the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.

In a second bowl, whisk the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.

Step 11

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the salad.

Pour the dressing over the salad.

Step 12

Step 12

Toss to coat.

Toss to coat.

Step 13

Step 13

Serve and enjoy!

Serve and enjoy!