So how many of you have heard of Cowboy Caviar? In case you haven’t yet, it’s a delicious salsa-like dip filled with shoepeg corn, avocados, beans, cilantro and tons of other wonderful southwest flavors. It’s been a favorite in my family for a long time. We generally serve it with basic tortilla chips but you can also use pita chips or scoop it onto a baked potato! You can even make homemade tortilla cups using corn tortillas, I gave the simple directions for these below!
Cowboy Caviar With Red Wine Vinegar
I got this recipe from my mom, who got it from a friend, who got it from her sister and so on. I’ve tried several different Cowboy Caviar recipes and this one is by far my favorite! And those little cups… SO easy to make! It is such an easy appetizer recipe, we make this for dinner parties or to bring to gatherings with friends.
How To Make Cowboy Caviar
Here are all the delicious fresh ingredients that go into it. You could even add a little red onion to give it an extra pop of flavor, or even a hint of sugar to the sauce. I’ve seen both of these done and they are also delicious. (keep scrolling for the full recipe)
Combine all the ingredients…
And stir in the sauce!
I find it best to let it sit in the fridge for a at least a few hours before serving to bring out all the flavors.
My mom always serves it with scoops, and they make it easy to eat! But like I said in the beginning, there are tons of different ways to serve it.
Cowboy Caviar Recipe
Cowboy Caviar in Homemade Tortilla Cups
- 1 can Shoepeg Corn
- 1 can 15.5 oz Blackeyed Peas (drained)
- 2 Avocados chopped
- 2 Roma Tomatoes chopped
- 2/3 cup Cilantro chopped
- 2/3 cup Green Onions chopped
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 Garlic Cloves Pressed
- 3/4 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1/3 tsp. Pepper
- 1 tsp. Cummin
- 1 package of mini White Corn Tortillas
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place a stack of 4 tortillas inside damp paper towels and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Take the tortillas and mold them inside of a muffin tin. You’ll want to gently press them into the pan and slightly molding them. Make sure they don’t collapse too much or you won’t be able to put any caviar into them!
- Place inside the oven for 20-25 minutes or until browned and crispy.
- Let them cool.
- In the mean time, combine all of the ingredients above and toss until evenly coated.
- Take a spoonful of Cowboy Caviar and fill each up. Topping it off with fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy!
About Taryn Whiteaker
Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.
This looks delicious Taryn!! I have had cowboy caviar before, but never with avocado! I’m gonna have to try this recipe!! Would be great next weekend for super bowl!!
I have never had it without heating the oil, vinegar and sugar before, nor with avocados and cilantro. I guess ther are many different recipes!
YUM T, this looks so good! I need to stop staring… I am going to be craving this all week now! It is funny how now I start craving things I just get a little glimpse of! Anyways, looks beautiful and YUMMY!
Jaime
Oh my goodness!! I just got introduced to this stuff. The variation is a little bit different (it has sugar and italian dressing mixed in it) but it is oh-soo-good. Seriously addicting stuff. I love love love love love it.
Yum! Totally pinning right now and I must try these! The hubs would LOVE!
Looks Delicious!! I’m stopping by from 52 Mantels blog hop.
Thanks
Angie
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I’m a vegetarian and this is right up my alley! Definitely making these … and pinning it too. Thanks!
I love this, and love how easy the tortillas look to make. Never thought of making my own in muffin pans! Mini muffin pan ones would be fun too.
This app looks so delish Taryn. I’ve had cowboy cavier from Costco but I bet homemade tastes so much better. And those tortilla cups are too cute. So, I gotta try this for my next party. I’m not the best cook but this is up my alley. I love making up appetizers. Love the new look too btw!
OMG I made this twice and it was so freaking amazing. I seriously can’t get enough of this. I feel like I have to strap on a feed bag and just go to town. And it’s really good for you!!
Looks very yummy! Saw a tip that said you could make little tortilla cups by turning your muffin tins upside down and putting the tortillas in those spaces. Makes them looke just like the big ones.
I love this idea! Cowboy caviar! How fun. I’m going to make this for the Super Bowl!
This would be wonderful for Memorial weekend or any week day for that matter, anywhere, any time.
Bring on the margaritas also, lots of them. Been long time since we partied in San Diego.
Printed out the cowboy caviar recipe for us and daughter, looks so tasty.
Think it’s time we used our gift card to Chili’s, this weekend. I might be old but not dead in any shape or form. Then use our movie tickets we bought at Sam’s Club.
Have wonderful and especially fun holiday weekend