Cowboy Caviar Nachos

This recipe, my lovely friends, is pretty typical me, but yet, special. What is Cowboy Caviar? It’s simply black eyed peas, shoepeg corn, petite diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro and diced jalapenos in a red wine or balsamic (based on my mood) vinaigrette.

Y’all – It’s Southern Black Eyed Pea Salsa.

IMGP70 copyI’ve made so many picos and salsas. But this one I recreate over and over. I cannot get enough of it, and I want to share my ideas with y’all about using these versatile dishes.

I could literally make nachos out of ANYTHING. I so do that.

Cowboy caviar?

IMGP7574Hell. Yeah.

IMGP7551I make this probably weekly or every other week, depending on how fast it goes from the fridge. And I make it differently every time depending on what I have on hand.

IMGP7515It’s definitely a staple when I’m working. Since I work 12 hour shifts I eat a tiny breakfast, have lunch and then I’m just a little hungry when I get home around 8. I don’t want a big meal – especially when I have to go to work the next morning, but I do want a little something. It’s easy to pull a bowl of this out of the fridge and snack on it with pita or tortilla chips.

Then I’m good, and it’s time to get ready for the next 12.

Today I poured it over Tostito Scoops, covered it with cheese and baked it. Then topped them with an avocado cream sauce.

Here’s your printable-

Cowboy Caviar Nachos with Avocado Cream

Ingredients

  • 1 14.5 oz. can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 14.5. oz. can petite diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed
  • 1 11 oz. can white shoepeg corn
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, washed, 1 diced and 1 sliced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp seasoned salt
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped (save some for topping)
  • Tortilla chips
  • 1 fresh jalapeno, washed and sliced into discs to top nachos
  • 1 avocado, ripe and mashed
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/3 cup whole cream (or whole milk)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl combine peas through pepper.
  • Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, salt and cilantro together. Combine with pea mixture, cover and refrigerate.
  • Meanwhile, mash the avocado, sour cream, lime juice and whole cream (or milk) together. Salt to taste.
  • To serve, place chips on a plate and spoon pea salsa over, followed by avocado cream, jalapeno slices and fresh cilantro.
https://www.dixiechikcooks.com/cowboy-caviar-nachos/

Author

  • Shea

    Shea Goldstein is a writer and the voice behind Dixie Chik Cooks. She's also a recipe developer and brand ambassador. She has been published in several media platforms such as Redbook, Parade, Food Blogger Magazine and more. She has been developing recipes and writing since 2009. Shea is a Southern Belle Who's Thinking About What's For Dinner While Eating Lunch

This Post Has 9 Comments

  1. Yum, this looks delicious. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!

  2. Jann Olson

    Hi, just hopping by to let you know that I will be featuring at SYC this week.
    hugs,
    Jann

  3. Jann Olson

    I love me some nachos and cowboy caviar! I don’t make it often, but will do so now. Love the idea of using the scoops! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

  4. Mel {MamaBuzz}

    Oh my, these look so delicious! The avocado cream sauce carried me over the edge; definitely have to make these. Thanks so much for sharing on Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in next week’s issue.

  5. Virginia

    Sounds delicious AND easy! Thanks for the recipe. Pinning.

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