Have you tried Cowboy Caviar? It’s the perfect easy camping recipe to take with you on your first spring camping trips of the year in your new or used RV! My family loves it as a spring and summer side dish and it’s also perfect for family reunions, potlucks, and picnics. It uses a few fresh ingredients, a few canned ingredients, and comes together with a light dressing. Take a look below!
Cowboy Caviar
Ingredients
- 3 Roma tomatoes (remove seeds), diced
- 2 avocados, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color!), diced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 jalepeno pepper (remove seeds), finely diced
- 1 15-oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15-oz can of black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 15-oz can sweet corn, drained
Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbs lime juice
- 2 Tbs red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
This easy camping recipe for Cowboy Caviar can be enjoyed as a side dish, or used as a dip – just break out a bag of tortilla chips!
Tools you’ll need
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- 2 mixing bowls – one small, one medium
- Spatula
- Whisk
- 12-16 oz jar with lid (optional)
Instructions
- Dice all fresh ingredients. Drain and rinse black beans and peas. Drain corn. Add all of these together in medium mixing bowl and mix well.
- In smaller bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over the veggie mixture and mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve, giving a good stir before serving.
- Make-ahead tip: the dressing can be whisked together and stored ahead of time. Combine the dressing ingredients, whisk well, and store in a jar that’s at least 12 oz. When ready, give it a swirl to re-mix and combine with diced vegetables.
We’d love to hear what you think of this easy camping recipe! Contact us today if you’re ready to start 2023 right by shopping for a new or used RV!
