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Cowboy Caviar

Love salsa? Cowboy Caviar is your new best friend: fresh tomatoes, cilantro, black-eyed peas and avocado, all tossed with a red wine vinegar dressing. Yum!
Okay, I have no idea who coined the name for this recipe, but I LOVE it. “Cowboy Caviar!” Doesn’t that just conjure up all sorts of fun images? Sunsets on the trail, horses, sitting around a campfire, cowboy boots, drinking out of tin cans….there is absolutely nothing stuffy or fancy about it! As I’m not really into fancy schmancy foods, this recipe works great for me, and often finds its way into summer meals around our table.

Love salsa? Cowboy Caviar is your new best friend: fresh tomatoes, cilantro, black-eyed peas and avocado, all tossed with a red wine vinegar dressing. Yum!
Have you ever been to Jackson Hole, Wyoming? Cowboy Caviar could be the official salsa for that awesome cowboy town. If you’ve never been there, Google it and book a trip! It’s a super fun, charming place, filled with western stores, barbecue, boardwalks and chuck wagon dinners. Set at the base of the Tetons, it’s also stunning! I’ve been going to Jackson Hole since I was a little kid. I remember riding a horse named “Wart,” staying in little cabins on Colter Bay, chasing a bat out of those cute little cabins once, and having the time of my life! Of course, I had to wear my little red cowboy boots, bandana and cowboy hat all over town. And I’ve got some pretty darn cute pics of my own kids, posing in the middle of town, wearing their own little red cowboy boots, bandanas and cowboy hats! Some traditions are just too good not to carry on!

Love salsa? Cowboy Caviar is your new best friend: fresh tomatoes, cilantro, black-eyed peas and avocado, all tossed with a red wine vinegar dressing. Yum!
Cowboy Caviar would fit right in with a cowboy town…obviously! And it fits just fine into those simple, lazy-days-of-summer meals. BBQ chicken, watermelon, corn on the cob and some tortilla chips and salsa…perfect summer food! Throw it together in minutes for a backyard bash, or stick it with some greens and a piece of grilled chicken for a unique summer salad idea! And, if by chance you ever find yourself wishing for a pair of well-worn boots and spurs, whip yourself up a batch of “Caviar!” Close your eyes and picture yourself out west, ridin’ the range on your trusty steed, Wart!

Love salsa? Cowboy Caviar is your new best friend: fresh tomatoes, cilantro, black-eyed peas and avocado, all tossed with a red wine vinegar dressing. Yum!

Cowboy Caviar

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: Approx. 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Tabasco or hot sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1-2 avocados
  • 1 can black-eyed peas or black beans
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 2/3 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 ½ cup tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix first four ingredients and blend well.
  2. Chop avocado and gently stir into dressing.
  3. Drain and rinse black-eyed peas or beans.
  4. Chop cilantro, green onions and tomatoes.
  5. Put all ingredients in bowl and toss gently.
  6. Serve with tortilla chips.
https://www.kiwiandcarrot.com/cowboy-caviar/

 

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44 Comments

  • Reply soniya Saluja June 27, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    This looks so refreshing!!

    • Reply Sarah June 28, 2016 at 7:44 am

      Thanks Soniya! It’s definitely a refreshing summer dish 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!

  • Reply Rhonda Swan June 27, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    That looks wonderful. Keep up the great work and live unstoppable!

    • Reply Elizabeth June 27, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Rhonda, LOVE that phrase: “Live unstoppable!” Awesome. This really is delicious and so easy. It’s truly addicting! Hope you love it. Happy day:)

  • Reply Ashley @ The Wandering Weekenders June 28, 2016 at 7:06 am

    My mom has made a dip like this before and it’s always so tasty! I love that you included avocado in your dish!

    • Reply Elizabeth June 28, 2016 at 4:26 pm

      Ashley, hope it’s as tasty as your mom’s…anything with avocado will be yummy, right?!

  • Reply Christine - Jar Of Lemons June 28, 2016 at 8:09 am

    Yum!!!! I’ve actually never heard of this, but sounds like something my family would love!

    • Reply Elizabeth June 28, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      Christine, oooooh! Try it and let us know what your family thinks! Ours is addicted!

  • Reply Maggie Unzueta June 28, 2016 at 9:23 am

    Love all the colors. It looks fresh and perfect for summer eating.

    • Reply Elizabeth June 28, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      Maggie, you described it perfectly. It is fresh and perfect for summer! Hope you love it!

  • Reply Jessica-Domesticated Wild Child June 28, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    Yum! I am defiantly trying this!

    • Reply Sarah June 30, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      Let us know how you like it Jessica!

  • Reply Kim @ Three Olives Branch June 28, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    Looks delicious! This would be so good on tacos or in burritos too, mmmmmm!

    • Reply Elizabeth June 28, 2016 at 4:29 pm

      Kim, absolutely! Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, even as a side for grilled fish or chicken. Have fun with it!

  • Reply Emilee June 28, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    This looks delicious and perfect for summer 🙂 I love all of the creative recipes on your blog!

    • Reply Elizabeth June 28, 2016 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks so much, Emilee! We’re having fun:) Happy cooking!

  • Reply Mary June 28, 2016 at 4:34 pm

    I just saw something similar to this yesterday but discarded it because it had mayo. so weird. This looks perfect for my bbq this weekend!

    • Reply Elizabeth June 28, 2016 at 11:00 pm

      Mary, mayo does sound weird! But take that out, and this is so yummy. Have fun this weekend!

  • Reply Katie June 28, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Love this stuff. So pretty!

    • Reply Sarah June 30, 2016 at 11:13 pm

      Thanks Katie! Glad you’re on the cowboy caviar kick with us 😉

  • Reply Kathleen June 28, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    I love dips like this! I have one very similar that I make all the time!

    • Reply Sarah June 30, 2016 at 11:14 pm

      Truly, they are such a good staple to enjoy in the summer. So fresh and simple to throw together for a party!

  • Reply Ahu @ Ahu Eats June 28, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    I would eat the heck out of this! Yum! And the name cowboy caviar always makes me chuckle. 🙂

    • Reply Elizabeth June 28, 2016 at 11:01 pm

      Ahu…I pretty much do eat the heck out of this! Hope you love it, too.

  • Reply Karen Grosz June 28, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    My teens would love this. Thanks for a great summer time recipe. #BlogEngagement.

    • Reply Sarah June 30, 2016 at 11:15 pm

      You’re so welcome. Hope they all like it as much as we do! 🙂

  • Reply Stargazer June 28, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    This doesn’t only look good, I bet this will also make you feel good!

    • Reply Elizabeth June 28, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      Ha ha…it is very healthy…until you eat a whole bowl with tortilla chips, too! enjoy:)

  • Reply Sharmin June 28, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    Can’t wait to try this. I have saved it to my pinterest to make when I get some time.

    • Reply Elizabeth June 28, 2016 at 11:03 pm

      Sharon, hope you love it as much as we do. Luckily, you can whip it out in just a few minutes. Happy summer eating!

  • Reply The Gifted Gabber June 29, 2016 at 12:07 am

    I think my sis-in-law makes this for us sometimes. Yours look awesome!

    • Reply Elizabeth June 29, 2016 at 9:52 am

      I know there are lots of recipes for this floating around out there! It’s just a really great staple for summer meals! Hope you love it.

  • Reply chloe | boxwood avenue June 29, 2016 at 1:02 am

    haha! I love your name for this! Cowboy caviar indeed 🙂 much better than cowboy oysters!

    • Reply Elizabeth June 29, 2016 at 9:53 am

      Chloe…No question! Much better…ha ha. Happy summer!

  • Reply Klauss June 29, 2016 at 5:52 am

    I really like to use seasonal vegetables, it’s always nice. And yes, I collect bags and go to Wyoming 🙂

    • Reply Elizabeth June 29, 2016 at 9:54 am

      Klauss, I agree! Cant wait for those garden tomatoes. They will make this even better!

  • Reply Jolina - The Unlikely Baker June 29, 2016 at 9:12 am

    That is a fun name 🙂 And this salsa looks so refreshing. Just look at all those summer ingredients. Yum!

    • Reply Elizabeth June 29, 2016 at 9:55 am

      Joina, doesn’t the name just make you smile?! It is such a great salsa. We make it all the time. Hope you love it!

  • Reply Kasee @ Shivers + Crickets June 29, 2016 at 11:42 am

    This looks so fresh and delicious! I’m pinning it for later 🙂

    • Reply Sarah June 30, 2016 at 11:16 pm

      Kasee, Thanks for pinning! Hope you like it 🙂

  • Reply Sarah June 29, 2016 at 11:52 am

    Lovely summer dish that sounds refreshing. 🙂

    • Reply Sarah June 30, 2016 at 11:16 pm

      Mmmm hmmm. Definitely a refreshing treat for these hot summer days!

  • Reply Ashley - The Traveling Gals June 29, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    What a great summer snack!

    • Reply Sarah June 30, 2016 at 11:17 pm

      Thanks Ashley! It’s def become a staple in our summer snack menu 🙂

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