Cowboy Caviar Cowboy Caviar, Texas Caviar, black bean salsa, or Southwestern bean dip, or whatever you’d like to call it, this is a classic and makes frequent appearances at summer cookouts. Don’t ask me why this is called Cowboy Caviar because I have no idea. What I do know though is that it is yummy. I got the recipe from my sister in law Jayna who fixed it for Grandma and Grandpa Wilkes’ 80th birthday party a few years ago. It has become a favorite summer appetizer at our house, especially when tomatoes are in season. Once I took it to a potluck and so did two other women. They were all slightly different versions and I have to say – I liked this version the best. It has a bit of chopping involved – tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and green onions but goes together quick. I like to refrigerate it for a while before serving so all the flavors can meld together. We used tortilla chips to dip. Be sure and add the avocado in right before serving so it doesn’t turn brown. Do you have a favorite summer appetizer? Originally posted July 3, 2009 Other favorite summertime dips: Copycat Chipotle Guacamole Blender Salsa Verde Chili Con Queso Cowboy Caviar Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins Cowboy Caviar, Texas Caviar, black bean salsa, or Southwestern bean dip, this is a classic and makes frequent appearances at summer cookouts. Author: Leigh Anne Wilkes Recipe type: appetizer Serves: 4-5 cups Ingredients 1 can whole corn, drained 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 5 roma tomatoes, seeds removed and diced 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 bottle Kraft Zesty Italian salad dressing fresh lime 1 avocado, chopped Instructions Combine corn, beans, tomatoes, green onion and cilantro. Stir to combine Add juice of lime and dressing Just before serving add avocado Serve cold with chips 3.5.3226 Author information Leigh Anne Hi – I’m Leigh Anne! Food, family and friends are three of my favorite things. I love sharing easy, delicious recipes and entertaining ideas that everyone will love. When she started her blog, Your Homebased Mom, over 9 years ago she had no idea that it would one day house over 2,400 recipes and ideas! . | Facebook | Google+ | Pinterest | Continue reading Cowboy Caviar. This post is from your homebased mom. If you are not reading it from our feed, it has been STOLEN. Please contact Leigh Anne to let us know. Enjoy the posts.