As always (in the most delicious way), there’s a shiny new recipe trending on TikTok — and this one arrives just in time for summer evenings while sipping frozen margaritas. Plate of delicious chips and dip. But seriously, there's nothing better than a salsa with fresh sliced veggies and spicy toppings. Are you asking about the drop in question? TikTok calls it cowboy caviar, and critics are raving about it.
The first bowl of cowboy caviar was reportedly prepared in a Texas kitchen in the early 1900s by Neiman Marcus food service director Helen Corbitt, but this Caviar worth a spoonful has recently made a comeback on TikTok. With the hashtag #CowboyCaviar viewed more than 1.2 million times, users around the world are posting their thoughts on the recipe, also known as "Texas caviar" or "summer salad."
The base is always a combination of chiles, corn, beans, diced tomatoes and onions, topped off with your choice of light dressing and seasonings, but there are countless ways to make it your own. After TikTok chef @traziarae posted a video of him preparing to place a bet on February 25, users gradually began testing it themselves. Foodie @brialem adds mango and feta cheese to her cowboy caviar, while @macy.blackwell uses Italian dressing as her main source of seasoning.
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What is cowboy caviar?
Essentially, cowboy caviar is a thick, tangy potato chip spread. You can serve it with your all-time favorite nachos, on a salad, by the scoop (or two), or even as a taco topping. Of course , you can take it a step further and make Cowboy Caviar Avocado Toast. No matter how you choose to make it, the basics of this recipe include a handful of wholesome onions, tomatoes, corn, black-eyed peas, beans, bell peppers, jalapeños, and a selection of delicious seasonings.
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How to Make Cowboy Caviar at Home
Trazia Rae, who had 6.7 million views on TikTok on February 25, followed this recipe posted by Trazia Rae Making cowboy caviar at home is a total experience that will a) improve your chopping skills and b) prepare You provide enough material to incorporate other meals on consecutive days. (Or you could just eat it if that's your jam.) Here's what you'll need:
Cowboy Caviar Ingredients
- 1 purple onion, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1 lime
- 1 can of corn
- 1 can black-eyed peas
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 spoon sugar
- A little garlic powder
- A little paprika
- cumin dash
- A dash of Aleppo pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- avocado (optional)
process
- After collecting the vegetables, wash them thoroughly before chopping them.
- On a large cutting board, chop onions, tomatoes, peppers, avocado (optional) and lime. Then, set aside.
- In a large bowl, add corn, black-eyed peas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, and peppers.
- Pour in the olive oil, apple cider vinegar and lime juice.
- Add sugar, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, Aleppo pepper, salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix everything together and add the optional avocado. After adding the avocado, gently stir the sauce again and enjoy. (Scroll back to the top to see a video of this recipe.)
How long does cowboy caviar last in the refrigerator?
According to Trazia Rae, a batch of cowboy caviar can be kept in the refrigerator for up to four days. Avocados go a long way, though, so if you use avocado in a batch, it will only keep for a maximum of two days because the fruit will turn brown. Just wrap this amazing dip in plastic wrap and try using it in as many meals as possible, while supplies last. To be honest, this shouldn't be too much of a challenge because yes, it is that good.
