Grilled Corn Cowboy Caviar

We get cravings for what they call ‘cowboy caviar’ here at the castle. It’s so full of flavor with the multitude of ingredients. I notice a different ingredient in each bite. And I’m picky about the chips I use to dip. I like the smaller round white corn chips. I don’t like having to struggle to get the loaded chip into my mouth without spilling. It was time to make a jumbo batch.

Grilled Corn Cowboy Caviar

I’ve previously posted various versions of cowboy caviar but we’ve settle on our favorite, the one with the grilled corn. My P.S. (Plays with Sweet corn/ hubby) prepares the cobs and grills them for a few minutes, turning them for equal roasting. I let the corn cool then cut the kernels from the cobs.

Grill corn

Is it a big difference using grilled corn? I can’t decide. There is so much going on in the dip anyway but we know it’s been grilled rather than just dumped out of a can and drained. It’s all in the look perhaps. It just looks like it’s a trendy, classy dip!

Slice corn from ears and place in bowl

After the corn is done and put into a large bowl, I simply add the rest of the ingredients and stir.

Drain and rinse beans and place in bowl

I like to prepare the caviar ahead of time, at least 8 hours, but preferably overnight. It’s a hearty dip and lasts for up to a week in the fridge.

Add chopped green onion, red onion and chopped tomatoes to bowl.

I usually double the recipe, as I have here, because we make it our side dish for meals when we’re grilling meat. With all those vegetables, it’s part of a quick meal!

Add chopped olives, cilantro and seasonings. Pour in salsa.

The recipe below is for a single recipe, but as I mentioned I usually double it and the pictures here are for a double version.

Stir well and store in covered container overnight for best flavor.

I will throw in a quick note: I’ve often had to add more salsa the next day after making the caviar. The corn must soak up some of the liquid. If you find there is no juice left on the bottom when you stir it the next day, add more. Sometimes I’ve ended up doubling the amount of salsa stated in the recipe. For this batch I ended up using 8 cups of salsa since I doubled the recipe.

Grilled Corn Cowboy Caviar

Then it’s wise to check the seasoning levels after you add salsa. I often end up adding salt to the caviar. I use homemade salsa which isn’t very salty. The salt level varies on all of the store brands as well. Adjust to your own tastes.