Texas Caviar

from 20 votes

Up your snack game with this quick and colorful recipe for Texas Caviar that can be a dip, a salad topping, a taco filling and more.

A white bowl with Texas Caviar on a plate containing tortilla chips

Texas Caviar and I go way back, back to my elementary school days when summer nights were spent at our local beach club. And this quick-fix dip was a staple alongside the good ol’ seaside barbecue classics.

A quick search of “Texas Caviar” (a.k.a. Cowboy Caviar) on the Interwebs will lead to many a variation of this recipe. My family has always gone for the rainbow-inspired version, sneaking in veggies of every color to round out the bowl. Jalapeño provides an optional kick, but it’s easily omitted for those who prefer their caviar sans spice.

So just how can one use this versatile, veggie-packed recipe? It’s most famously served as a dip alongside crunchy tortilla chips, but my family loves it atop all types of salads 365 days a year, and especially as a topping on my mom’s famous flank steak tacos. Tune in below for the ultimate take on this family-friendly recipe!

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Texas Caviar

Up your snack game with a quick and easy recipe for Texas Caviar that can be a dip, a salad topping or a taco filling!
Author: Kelly Senyei
4.95 from 20 votes
A white bowl with Texas Caviar on a plate containing tortilla chips
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 (15-oz.) can black-eyed peas
  • 1 (15-oz.) can black beans
  • 1 (15-oz.) can corn, drained
  • 1/4 cup small diced jalapeño
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions 

  • Drain and rinse the black-eyed peas and black beans and combine them in a large bowl with the drained corn.
  • In a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, water, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer the mixture for 3 minutes then remove it from the heat. 
  • Add the jalapeño, red onion and chopped peppers to the bowl of vegetables then pour in the dressing and stir until well-combined. 
  • Serve the Texas Caviar immediately or cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before serving. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Sodium: 295mg, Potassium: 101mg, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 540IU, Vitamin C: 32.3mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 0.3mg

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  1. 5 stars
    This is a delicious recipe! I though find that I need to use a slotted spoon and transfer this to a different bowl after refrigerating for a few hours due to the amount of liquid that this creates (in addition to the dressing). But it’s a definite keeper and chock-full of veggies!

    1. Definitely! They have varying degrees of sweetness, so I’d start with 2 teaspoons honey and go from there based on your taste preferences.

  2. I made this recipe and my family enjoyed it I’m addicted now. I’ve made a second batch. Love, love! I’m making this for Super Bowl.

  3. 5 stars
    Loved it. Great New Years dish but so good I will make all year as it’s a great way to get my veggies in. We even topped nachos with the mixture—amazing!!!

  4. 5 stars
    Absolutely delicious on top of being easy to make! The only I had is a touch of Sriracha powder and a hint of cilantro!

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