Background: Cowboy Caviar is a staple when you live in Texas and one of our favorite appetizers to dip our chips in! It is a great side for BBQs. It is fresh, super yummy and can be thrown together in 15 minutes before hitting the refrigerator. Serve it with tortilla chips and watch your Cowboy Caviar disappear at your next get together. It is recommended to let it refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving. It’s one of those recipes that all the time goes into the prep, so day of, all you have to do is serve!

• 1 can black beans
• 2 cans black-eyed peas
• 3 small, ripe tomatoes
• 1 green, red, or yellow bell pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 1 red onion
• 2 cans Ro-tel
• 2 cans corn
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 16 ounces Italian dressing or Zesty Italian dressing

1. Seed and dice your jalapeno pepper and bell pepper into small pieces. Chop your tomatoes and onion into small pieces.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
3. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving for optimal flavor.
4. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy!

If you’re looking for other great recipes for your next BBQ, check out our Grape Salad and Calico Beans.