cowboy caviar
Beans-and-corn salad
Cowboy caviar is a Tex-Mex salad or dip made with black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and vinaigrette.
The name playfully contrasts the humble, rustic ingredients with expensive fish roe—caviar for cowboys.
It's served cold, typically with tortilla chips: I'm bringing cowboy caviar to the potluck.
Also called Texas caviar.
- black beansDark-skinned edible legumes
- black-eyed peasCream-colored legumes with dark spots
- bean saladMixed legumes served cold
- pico de galloUncooked Mexican tomato mixture
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
potluck dish · tangy flavor · lime juice · corn · bell peppers · appetizer · cilantro · crunchy texture · red onion · tomatoes · salad · guacamole · jalapeños · seven-layer dip · side dish · vibrant colors · olive oil · meal prep
- dipsguacamole, hummus, salsa, ranch dip, french onion dip
luxury vs. humble fare
cowboy caviarcaviar
Cured fish eggs
beluga caviar · fish roe · foie gras · truffle · champagne