Southern Cowboy Caviar Recipes

SOUTHERN REDNECK CAVIAR

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving, so flavors can fuse (this is the key to this dish).
• Serve with Tostitos Scoops or whatever chips you prefer.

COWBOY CAVIAR

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, ground cayenne and crushed red pepper.
• 2. In a large bowl combine the black bean, black eyed peas, corn, red onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, bell pepper and cilantro.
• 3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the caviar and toss to coat. Store covered in the fridge until 30 minutes prior to serving. Retoss right before serving.
• 4. NOTES Use any colored bell pepper or use a variety for color. Mix up to 1 day in advance but hold the chopped cilantro until about an hour before. In a hurry? Skip the dressing and add 1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing. Feel free to add finely diced avocado. However if you are preparing this in advance add the avocado right before serving. Store leftovers up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

SOUTHERN CAVIAR

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, oil, and mustard.
• Mix together the beans to garlic.
• Mix the two together and take a bite.
• Adjust seasonings by adding salt and tabasco.
• Mash half the mixture, stir, cover and chill well.
• Drain and serve with tortilla chips.

SO SIMPLE COWBOY CAVIAR

Steps:

• In small saucepan, combine oil, sugar and vinegar.
• Heat and boil 1 minute and then cool completely.
• In large bowl, combine beans, peas, corn, peppers and onions.
• Pour vinegar mixture over bean/pepper mixture and mix to thoroughly coat.
• Cover and marinate overnight.
• Drain for 2-3 hours before serving.

COWBOY CAVIAR

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.

SOUTHERN CAVIAR

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and mix well.
• It can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept in the fridge.

TEXAS COWBOY CAVIAR

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
• Serve with corn chips.