Ultimate Cowboy Caviar Recipe

I made this dish for a gathering of 50 guests and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and I've received numerous requests for the recipe. I tripled the ingredients for the event and prepared it the night before. This recipe is simple to follow. Big thanks to Chef John for this fantastic recipe. I give it 5 stars!

I typically enjoy Chef John's recipes, but this one didn't hit the mark for me. The vegetables were good, and I added a finely minced fresh jalapeno along with the pickled jalapenos. I followed the recipe closely, which is unusual for me. However, there was too much oil in the dish. Using half the amount would have been more suitable. The overall sauce quantity was excessive. After a few hours, I strained the caviar and ended up with nearly a cup of sauce, leaving the veggies still oily. I took out the tomato seed sacks and placed the tomatoes on paper towels to absorb excess moisture. In the end, the sauce tasted more like a subpar salad dressing. I've had and made better cowboy caviar before. Apologies Chef John, this one wasn't a favorite of mine.

My daughter and I whipped up this dish last night, and now we can't get enough! Even with the smaller batch, it makes plenty of servings. I'll be enjoying this for lunch all week at work. It goes perfectly with tortilla chips and tacos, and the flavor combinations are endless. For those who enjoy spicy food, I recommend adding some hot sauce, such as Tapatio, to suit your taste.

Absolutely delicious! The next day, I elevated the leftovers by adding half a chopped avocado and some cheddar cheese - it was a fantastic combination! Highly recommend!

This dish was amazing! I made a few adjustments. I roasted the red and green peppers myself. Because of my low-salt diet, I used fresh jalapeño peppers instead of pickled ones and only added half the amount of salt. It paired perfectly with my homemade whole wheat tortilla chips and was also delicious as a topping for baked potatoes.

I prepared this dish last night and we absolutely loved it! Every last bite was devoured! Instead of the oils recommended in the recipe, I substituted Sweet Valencia Orange Infused Olive Oil and added a touch of honey. The dish was simple to put together and I let it sit for around 3 hours. It was absolutely delightful on a warm summer day.

Adjusted the recipe by skipping garlic and opting for 1/2 tsp of garlic salt instead, incorporated fresh summer corn, and substituted black-eyed peas with pigeon peas. Upon doubling the recipe on my second attempt, it turned out perfectly.

I didn't have black-eyed peas, so I used a can of black beans and a can of pinto beans instead. The dish still turned out wonderfully. I replaced pickled peppers with cayenne pepper and squeezed in the juice of 2 limes. I will definitely be making this again!

I prepared this dish for a family dinner on Labor Day and it was a hit with everyone. I followed the recipe from the video, using Anaheim pepper and grilled corn. The dressing was particularly delicious.

I always use freshly minced garlic instead of anything from a jar or can. I like to slice fresh corn off the cob. I'm really curious to see if adding both mint and mostly cilantro would work well.

Oh my goodness ... this dish was absolutely delicious! It was also super quick to make. I didn't have chipotle pepper on hand, but I followed the recipe exactly otherwise. I used frozen fire roasted corn. I prepared it in the morning and enjoyed it a few hours later. I was worried it would be too much for just the two of us, but we finished it in two and a half days. The flavors seemed to get even better as they melded together. One evening, we even had it for dinner on flatbread. I will definitely be making this again (and again, and again ...).

My husband and I absolutely adore it - the dressing was incredible!!! The recipe was simple to follow and bursting with flavor. We will definitely be making this again. Thank you so much!!

It's a good product.

Simple to prepare and delicious.

I am amazed by how delicious the dressing makes this salad! I have tried many bean salads before, but this one is truly remarkable. I decided to serve it with a side of plain Greek yogurt (a healthy alternative to sour cream) and it was absolutely delightful!

I tried cowboy caviar for the first time, and while I enjoyed it, I don't see what all the fuss is about. It was tasty, but I doubt I'll be making it again. The only modification I made was using less salt, and that worked well for my taste preferences.

Excellent taste and simple to prepare

I prepared this dish without the black eyed peas and used minced hot banana pepper rings instead of roasted red peppers. The dressing was absolutely fantastic on its own. It paired deliciously with eggs for breakfast. I'm excited to enjoy this throughout the weekend with different meals. Such a tasty and refreshing dish!

My corn had been thawing in the refrigerator for about five days, and I decided to use it even though I didn't have any black-eyed peas or chipotle peppers. Hopefully, it will turn out okay.

Great review!