Texas caviar is a classic Texas favorite and delicious appetizer. Three types of beans, corn, onion, jalapeno, tomatoes, and cilantro are marinated in a tangy dressing for a flavorful dish that everyone will love! Perfect with tortilla chips.
Prep 15 minutesminutes
Cook 0 minutesminutes
Chill Time (Optional) 2 hourshours
Total 2 hourshours15 minutesminutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 12
Equipment
Large bowl
Small bowl
whisk
Ingredients
For the Texas Caviar
215-ounce cansblack beans(drained and rinsed)
215-ounce canspinto beans(drained and rinsed)
215-ounce cansblack-eyed peas(drained and rinsed)
215-ounce canswhite corn(drained and rinsed)
2jalapeño peppers(seeded and finely chopped, optional)
1pintcherry tomatoes(quartered)
2clovesgarlic(minced)
1red bell pepper(cored, seeded, finely chopped)
1smallred onion(finely chopped, approximately 1 cup)
¼cupfresh cilantro(finely chopped)
For the Dressing
⅓cupred wine vinegar
⅓cupolive oil(or avocado oil)
1tablespoonhoney(or white sugar or granular Swerve)
½teaspoongarlic powder
2teaspoonssalt
Instructions
In large bowl, mix together black beans, pinto beans, black-eyed peas, white corn, jalapeño peppers, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro until thoroughly distributed.
In small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic powder, and salt until combined.
Pour dressing over bean mixture and gently stir or toss to coat. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or chill until serving. Note: the flavors are best if you let the dish chill a few hours.
Recipe Notes
If halving the recipe, use 3 tablespoons olive oil and 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar.
Make it Vegan: Use maple syrup, vegan white sugar, or granular Swerve in place of the honey.
Make it Added-Sugar Free: Use granular Swerve in place of the honey or white sugar.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Recipe yields approximately 12 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including chips. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 12. Result will be the weight of one serving.