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The best cowboy caviar in a large blue bowl alongside tortilla chips and fresh cilantro with a white background.

15-Minute Easy Cowboy Caviar (Viral TikTok Recipe)


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  • Author: Elaine Gordon
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Cowboy caviar once went viral on TikTok, and for good reason! This easy 15-minute cowboy caviar recipe is filled with black beans, black-eyed peas, fresh veggies and summery Southwestern flavor. I promise that one chip won't be enough...you'll be dipping until it's gone!


Ingredients

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The Cowboy Caviar:

  • 3 bell peppers (one red, one yellow and one orange), stem and seeds removed, finely diced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 large red onion, diced
  • 4 green onions, diced
  • 2 jalapeños, stems and seeds removed, finely diced
  • 1 yellow mango (Ataulfo mango variety ideally - or sub peach or pineapple)
  • 1 cup frozen or roasted yellow corn*
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro, large stems removed, leaves chopped
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced (add just before serving)
  • 1 cup vegan feta cheese, crumbled (or vegan cojita cheese)
  • 1 cup sliced black olives
  • optional add-in: jarred sweet and spicy jalapeño slices, diced

The Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 large juicy limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons fine salt

Instructions

  1. Add all cowboy caviar ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  2. Add all dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake well to combine. Pour over the cowboy caviar and mix well.
  3. Enjoy immediately with chips. You can also serve in tacos/wraps/burritos, on salads or on toast.

Notes

*I'm allergic to corn so I leave this out but the classic dip calls for it.

This dish is even better served cold! Refrigerate for 2-3 hours if possible. This will also allow the flavors to continue to blend together.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 4 days. Toss well before enjoying.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Southwest