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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Texas Caviar Recipe-Cowboy Caviar

    August 8, 2017 Updated: August 30, 2021 By Katie Crenshaw 5 Comments

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    This Easy Texas Caviar Recipe is colorful, healthy, and full of flavor. Grab some chips or eat it straight out of the bowl. You are going to love this delicious salsa dip!

    Texas Caviar is a delicious combination of mixed beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, peppers, that is tossed in a vinaigrette.

    It is colorful, healthy, and full of flavor.

    Grab some chips or eat it straight out of the bowl.

    You are going to love this delicious salsa dip!

     Texas Caviar in a red bowl with a bowl of chips to the side.

    This easy Cowboy Caviar recipe disappears quickly in my house.

    I make a huge batch and it is gone in like 24 hours.

    It is great on chips, but I also like to eat it like a salad.

    It is packed with so much healthy, wholesome goodness that I don't have to feel bad munching on it.

    Watch how to make Texas Caviar

    What are the ingredients for Cowboy caviar?

    You will need the following ingredients for this Texas caviar recipe:

    • Tomatoes-Try to pick ripe tomatoes.
    • Onion-Red, white, or yellow onion will work.
    • Bell Pepper
    • Jalapeños- For a milder version, remove the seeds.
    • Canned Black Beans
    • Canned Black Eyed Peas
    • Canned Roasted Corn-You can use plain corn as well. This would also be tasty with frozen corn. Just unthaw the corn before mixing in.
    • Canned Kidney Beans- I add these for additional texture and flavor.
    • Cilantro
    • Garlic- I use fresh, but you can substitute with garlic powder.
    • Lime
    • Cumin
    • Red wine vinegar
    • Olive Oil
    • Red Chili Pepper-This is optional if you want it a little spicier than normal.

    Tip

    Note: I also spice this recipe up a little more than the traditional recipe by adding extra jalapeños and a red chili pepper .. But if you can't take the heat, just add in one jalapeño and omit the rest of peppers. You need at least one to give it a little kick.

    Large bowl of Texas caviar next to a bowl of tortilla chips

    Variations

    This recipe is very versatile. Try some of these other variations:

    • Add 2 diced avocados.
    • Substitute a green bell pepper with a red bell pepper.
    • Omit garlic, lime, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Add 8 oz bottle of zesty Italian salad dressing.
    • Omit kidney beans and black eyed peas. Add one can of pinto beans.
    Large bowl of Texas caviar made with beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and tomatoes.

    This recipe is great for parties and entertaining. It makes a big batch at one time with relatively little effort.

    The freshness and color makes people go crazy over this.

    I have a homemade tortilla chip recipe that will really make this dip special.

    They are crazy crunchy and so much better than store bought.

    I suggest you make both!

    Looking for a few other appetizer recipes? Try some of these:

    • Cheeseburger Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers 
    • BLT Deviled Eggs
    • Vegetable Pizza on Crescent Roll Dough
    • Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus 
    • Beer Cheese
    • Dill Pickle Dip

    Please leave me a comment below if you make this Texas caviar recipe, and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your caviar salsa on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    Texas Caviar

    Easy Texas Caviar Recipe

    Texas Caviar is a delicious combination of mixed beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, peppers, that is tossed in a vinaigrette. Eat it with chips or straight out of the bowl.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Salad, Sauce
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    refrigerate: 1 hour
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 29kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • 3 large tomatoes diced
    • 1 onion diced
    • 1 bell pepper diced
    • 1 red chili pepper seeded and finely chipped
    • 3 jalapeños seeded and finely chopped
    • 2 cans black beans drained
    • 1 can black eyed peas drained
    • 1 can roasted corn drained
    • 1 can kidney beans drained
    • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
    • 2 garlic cloves crushed
    • 1 lime juiced
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Mix 3 diced tomatoes, 1 diced onion, 1 diced bell pepper, 1 finely chopped red chili pepper, 3 finely chopped jalapeno peppers, 2 cans drained black beans, 1 can drained black eyed peas, 1 can drained roasted corn, 1 can drained kidney beans, ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro, 2 crushed garlic cloves, juice from one lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, ¼ cup olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
    • Store in refrigerator at least an hour, but for best results, store for 24 hours for flavors to build.

    Video

    Notes

    Note: I also spice this recipe up a little more than the traditional recipe by adding extra jalapeños and a red chili pepper .. But if you can't take the heat, just add in one jalapeño and omit the rest of peppers. You need at least one to give it a little kick.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 12.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    1. Patty

      August 16, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yess, this texaas caviar is full of goodness and flavors, it wouldn't even last 24 hours in my home, can't wait to try it!

    2. Anna

      August 17, 2018 at 3:19 am

      5 stars
      What a fantastic recipe for feeding a crowd (or just the family)! It looks so bright and beautiful ....and full of healthy ingredients too.

    3. Jacqueline Debono

      August 17, 2018 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      I love that this is called Texas caviar! It's not something that is known here in Italy but it looks and sounds delicious. Great as a bbq side too!

    4. Beth

      August 17, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      My favorite! I could totally eat it with a spoon! It doesn't last long around my either! So good! I have to make some! Thanks for the inspiration!

    5. Jenni LeBaron

      August 17, 2018 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      Yum Texas Caviar is such a great summer appetizer! I love that your recipe has plenty of jalapenos for a nice spicy kick!

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