Question 1

Why do they call it cowboy caviar?

Accepted Answer

This yummy salad was first made in Texas, which is why it is also called Texas caviar. It was made with black-eyed peas to resemble the fish eggs in true caviar but tastes totally different and costs pennies instead of huge chunks of cash. Others say the name comes from the fact that it is easy for cowboys to make and eat while out on the range.

Question 2

What other salad dressings go well with this salad?

Accepted Answer

As previously mentioned, Italian, Catalina, and ranch are three great choices. But we think this dish would go great with almost any dressing like caesar, thousand island, or Greek salad dressings as well as honey mustard sauce, chipotle, or bang bang sauce. For a sweeter flavor, try a simple mixture of honey and oil or water.

Question 3

Is cowboy caviar the same as ceviche?

Accepted Answer

No, but it is similar. Ceviche is primarily made with raw seafood marinated in lime or lemon juice and then chopped into small pieces. Then it is served with veggies like carrots, jalapeño pepper, tomatoes, and onions with tabasco, cilantro, and mayonnaise. If you were to remove the fish and add bell peppers, beans, corn, and avocado, then it would be cowboy caviar.

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