COWBOY CAVIAR! VIRAL TIKTOK RECIPE
COWBOY CAVIAR! VIRAL TIKTOK RECIPE is a easy Tex-Mex recipe that serves 8. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Amber Griffith on YouTube.
Prep: 25 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 35 min
Cost: $10.00 total, $1.25 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 small Red Onion (peeled and finely diced)
- 6 Roma Tomatoes (seeded and diced into bite‑size pieces)
- 1 cup Corn Kernels (frozen or canned, thawed and drained)
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper (seeded and diced small)
- 0.5 bunch Cilantro (roughly chopped, stems included)
- 2 tablespoons Pickled Jalapeños (diced; can substitute fresh jalapeño or hot sauce)
- 1 can Black Beans (drained, rinsed and patted dry)
- 1 Lime (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped (optional))
- ½ teaspoon Adobo Seasoning (use sparingly, salty)
- ¼ teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon Four‑in‑One Seasoning (Chili Lime Salt) (or any Mexican‑style seasoning blend)
- ½ teaspoon Paprika (for color only)
- 1.5 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- to taste Salt (adjust after adding other seasonings)
Instructions
Prepare the Onion
Peel the small red onion and dice it into fine pieces.
Time: PT3M
Dice the Tomatoes
Wash the roma tomatoes, remove the core, cut each in half, scoop out the seeds and watery interior, then dice into bite‑size cubes.
Time: PT5M
Prepare the Corn
If using frozen corn, thaw it on the counter or microwave briefly, then drain well. If using canned corn, drain and pat dry.
Time: PT2M
Dice the Bell Pepper
Remove seeds and ribs from the green bell pepper, then dice into small strips.
Time: PT3M
Chop Cilantro
Rinse about half a bunch of cilantro, pat dry, then roughly chop including tender stems.
Time: PT2M
Add Pickled Jalapeños
Dice the pickled jalapeños and measure about 2 tablespoons.
Time: PT1M
Rinse and Drain Beans
Open the can of black beans, pour into a colander, rinse under cold water and shake to remove excess moisture.
Time: PT2M
Juice the Lime
Roll the lime on the counter, cut in half, and squeeze out the juice.
Time: PT1M
Combine All Ingredients
In the large mixing bowl, add the diced onion, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeños, black beans, and lime juice.
Time: PT3M
Season the Salad
Add dill, adobo seasoning, cracked black pepper, four‑in‑one seasoning, paprika, salt, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Time: PT4M
Final Taste Test & Adjust
Give the Cowboy Caviar a quick taste. Add more lime, salt, or hot sauce if desired.
Time: PT2M
Serve or Store
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 25 g
- Fat
- 4 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Allergens: Legumes (black beans), Corn
Last updated: March 12, 2026






