• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Fork and Beans

Making food fun for the family

  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Privacy Policy
  • RECIPES
    • Specialized Diets
    • Breakfast
    • Kid Lunchbox
    • Dinner Ideas
    • Snacks for Kids
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Candy/Candy Bars
    • Copycat Snacks
    • Sauces/Spreads
    • Gluten Free Bread
    • Baking 101
  • Holidays
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving | Fall
    • Christmas
    • Hanukkah
    • Valentine’s
    • St. Paddy’s Day
    • Groundhog Day
    • April Fools
    • Easter | Spring
    • Earth Day
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • Mother’s Day
    • July 4th | Summer
    • Birthday Ideas
  • Crafts | Activities
  • My Cookbook

California Style Cowboy Caviar

May 25, 2017 by Cara

I am a southern California girl, born and raised. Having lived in several states before settling back to my west coast roots, I have found that things are done a little differently here. We love to brunch, are constantly in our cars (because traffic!), and because of the sunshine, we tend to eat a little on the lighter side. As Memorial Day weekend approaches, it’s the signal that summer is right around the corner. So to give the California girl in me a salute, I made a dip that screams the summer months with a west coast twist: California Style Cowboy Caviar. 

Full of protein and packed with the freshest veggies, this California Style Cowboy Caviar will be the biggest hit of every summer BBQ.

I replaced the black-eyes peas typically found in Cowboy Caviar recipes with garbanzo beans; added fresh veggies like jicama and avocado; made my own dressing from olive oil and lime juice; and instead of serving them with tortilla chips, I went with a lighter option of Crunchmaster multi seed gluten free crackers. I also used a mini star cutter to create a patriotic theme for this California Style Cowboy Caviar. Perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July, or a summer potluck party!  

Full of protein and packed with the freshest veggies, this California Style Cowboy Caviar will be the biggest hit of every summer BBQ.

Full of protein from the garbanzo and black beans, and packed with the freshest veggies like corn and cherry tomatoes, this California Style Cowboy Caviar will be the biggest hit of the entire summer. Serve with a side of Crunchmaster crackers for that perfect crunch!

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

California Style Cowboy Caviar

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
  • Author: Fork & Beans
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: Makes 4 cups 1x
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/3 c. cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 c. jicama, cubed
  • 1 mini orange bell pepper
  • 1 mini yellow bell pepper
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly chopped
  • 1 avocado, cubed

For the dressing:

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp. italian seasoning
  • pinch of sea salt to taste

Serve with:

  • Crunchmaster crackers

Instructions

  1. Combine everything together except for the avocado.
  2. Toss with the dressing.
  3. Add the avocado last and fold in.
  4. Serve with Crunchmaster gluten free crackers.

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @forkandbeans on Instagram and hashtag it #forkandbeans

 

Full of protein and packed with the freshest veggies, this California Style Cowboy Caviar will be the biggest hit of every summer BBQ.

This post has been sponsored by Crunchmaster Crackers. All text and opinion are my own. 

For more Patriotic themed recipes, check these out:

4th of July Yogurt Bark

Watermelon Cake

Patriotic Dessert Nachos

YOU ALSO MIGHT LIKE:

  • 4th of July Watermelon “Cake”4th of July Watermelon “Cake”
  • July 4th Yogurt BarkJuly 4th Yogurt Bark
  • Healthy Gummy Fruit SnacksHealthy Gummy Fruit Snacks
  • Red White and Blue Dessert NachosRed White and Blue Dessert Nachos

Filed Under: 4th of July, Dinner Ideas, Fresh Out of the Oven, Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box, Nut Free, Snacks for Kids, Vegan

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

Previous Post: « Unicorn Pretzels
Next Post: Firecracker Fruit Kabobs »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Neni

    May 25, 2017 at 10:33 pm

    This looks so yummy and fresh. I love colourful food 🙂

  2. Sara

    May 25, 2017 at 8:46 am

    One of my staples, but yes, a little of a west coast flair looks outstanding and delicious!!

    ★★★★★

    • Cara

      May 25, 2017 at 8:49 am

      A California flair on everything now! 😉

  3. Marly

    May 25, 2017 at 8:18 am

    Oh, I just love you so much. I can’t get over how delicious this looks. I am so into everything you do! <3

    ★★★★★

    • Cara

      May 25, 2017 at 8:49 am

      I will bring a bowl to you and we can watch fireworks together, eating Cowboy Caviar 🙂

Trackbacks

  1. 40 Top Summertime Favorite Recipes! • The Heritage Cook ® says:
    July 7, 2017 at 3:01 am

    […] California Style Cowboy Caviar from Cara of Fork and Beans […]

Primary Sidebar

Welcome, I’m Cara! At Fork and Beans you will find creativity at every corner. From snack ideas, to holiday fun–even crafts and activities to do with your kids. If you are a parent (or just love fun food), you’ve come to the right spot! Come check out the latest idea I’ve made for my family and stay awhile, won’t you?

Footer

Featured On

Fork and Beans featured on WholeFoods Fork and Beans featured on VegNews Fork and Beans featured on Martha Stewart Fork and Beans featured on Super Simple Fork and Beans featured in FamilyFun Magazine Fork and Beans featured in Melissa & Doug Fork and Beans featured on Gluten Free & More Fork and Beans featured on Red Tricycle Cara Reed - Fork and Beans Page Street Publishing

Named One of the Best Kid/Gluten Free/Vegan Food Blogs By

Fork and Beans featured on Cool Mom Eats Fork and Beans featured on The Academy of Culinary Nutrition Fork and Beans featured on Feedspot Fork and Beans featured on Healthline
  • Work With Me!
  • Fork & Beans’ Sponsors
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework

Fork and Beans
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Privacy Policy
    • Back
  • RECIPES
    • Specialized Diets
    • Breakfast
    • Kid Lunchbox
    • Dinner Ideas
    • Snacks for Kids
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Candy/Candy Bars
    • Copycat Snacks
    • Sauces/Spreads
    • Gluten Free Bread
    • Baking 101
    • Back
  • Holidays
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving | Fall
    • Christmas
    • Hanukkah
    • Valentine’s
    • St. Paddy’s Day
    • Groundhog Day
    • April Fools
    • Easter | Spring
    • Earth Day
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • Mother’s Day
    • July 4th | Summer
    • Birthday Ideas
    • Back
  • Crafts | Activities
  • My Cookbook