Best 7 Texas Caviar Party Salsa Recipes

**Texas Caviar: A Unique and Flavorful Party Salsa**

Texas Caviar, also known as cowboy caviar or redneck caviar, is a unique and flavorful salsa that originated in the Lone Star State. This vibrant dish is a delightful blend of black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, onions, and a tangy dressing made with olive oil, vinegar, and spices. Its name aptly reflects its resemblance to traditional caviar in terms of its appearance and the burst of flavors it offers. In this article, we present two exciting variations of Texas Caviar: the Classic Texas Caviar and the Spicy Texas Caviar. Both recipes are easy to make and perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together or a festive party. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delightful and versatile dish that is sure to be a hit among your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST-EVER TEXAS CAVIAR

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This is a yummy Texas caviar made with black beans and pinto beans instead of black-eyed peas. Serve with scoop-style tortilla chips as a great party appetizer.

Provided by Cassie Cooper

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Corn Salsa Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans white corn, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 red bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped
½ cup rice vinegar
½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Mix the black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro together in a large bowl.
To make the dressing, stir the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and cool. Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to mix evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 564.2 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

TEXAS CAVIAR I

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Here's a spicy Texas favorite. Black-eyed peas and black beans are marinated in a fiery, flavorful mixture. This is great with tortilla chips or bread -- and plenty of cold iced tea!

Provided by ELKINSMEG

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Bean Dip Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 (8 ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together onion, green bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cherry tomatoes, zesty Italian dressing, black beans, black-eyed peas and coriander. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours. Toss with desired amount of fresh cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

TEXAS CAVIAR

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Up your snack game with this quick and colorful recipe for Texas caviar that can be a dip, salad topping, taco filling and more. My family has always gone for the rainbow version, sneaking in veggies of every color to round out the bowl. Jalapeno provides a kick, but you can remove the seeds or omit it altogether for less heat.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
One 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can corn, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely diced jalapeno (remove seeds for less heat)
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

Combine the vinegar, oil, water, sugar, salt and pepper in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk together and simmer for 3 minutes then remove from the heat. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, combine the black-eyed peas, black beans and corn in a large bowl. Add the onion, bell peppers and jalapeno, then pour in the dressing and stir until well combined.
Serve the Texas caviar immediately with tortilla chips or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

CLASSIC TEXAS CAVIAR

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I adapted this texas caviar from one in a cookbook I received a long time ago, and now, I can't imagine a get-together at my house without this quick and healthy appetizer. -Becky Oliver, Fairplay, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
Tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the peas, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over black-eyed pea mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Stir in avocado just before serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TEXAS CAVIAR SALSA

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Make and share this Texas Caviar Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by shadowgirl...

Categories Black Beans

Time 17m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 red onion
1 jalapeno
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 orange bell pepper
1/2 cup cilantro
1/4 cup light olive oil
1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 garlic cloves

Steps:

Chop up all the peppers,onion and cilantro.
Put the oil, black pepper, splenda & apple cider vinegar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until the splenda dissolves. Cool.
Mix together all the other ingredients and pour cooled oil over.
Refrigerate overnight.
Serve with tostito scoops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.9, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8.5, Protein 4.9

COWBOY CAVIAR

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Thank Oklahoma for this easy, bright and tangy salad. It's made with one of the state's staple crops, black-eyed peas -- or cowpeas as some in the "Sooner State" like to say. With bursts of corn, tomato and pepper, it's a salad that can be served cold or at room temperature, making it perfect for a picnic or tailgate party.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeno plus 1 tablespoon brine
1 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
One 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
4 scallions, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

Whisk together the vinegar, pickled jalapeno brine, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in the oil to make a smooth dressing.
Add the black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, cilantro, pickled jalapeno, scallions, tomatoes and bell pepper. Toss to coat in the dressing. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend the flavors before serving. Serve with tortilla chips for scooping.

TEXAS CAVIAR PARTY SALSA

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This dip/salsa is fresh, delicious and nutritious. Everyone loves it, except my SIL who has an strange bean phobia. It's one of my most requested recipes.

Provided by Geema

Categories Beans

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cans Rotel tomatoes & chilies, mild,original or hot,your choice,drained well
2 cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
2 -3 large green peppers, diced small
2 cups sweet onions, diced small
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) bottle kraft zesty Italian dressing
your favorite tortilla chips, for dipping

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of 2 hours.
It's best made the day before, but my DH has been know to eat a big bowl full right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.2, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 895.9, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 1.6

Tips:

Choose ripe and fresh vegetables: The quality of the ingredients greatly influences the taste of Texas Caviar. Select ripe and fresh vegetables to ensure the salsa is packed with flavor.
Chop the vegetables consistently: Uniformly chopped vegetables not only enhance the visual appeal of the salsa but also ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife makes chopping the vegetables easier and prevents them from getting crushed, preserving their texture and flavor.
Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables can become mushy and lose their鮮豔的色彩and crispness. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp to maintain their鮮豔的色彩, texture, and nutrients.
Use high-quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the preferred choice for Texas Caviar, as its rich flavor complements the other ingredients well. Make sure to use a good quality olive oil to enhance the overall taste of the salsa.
Add seasonings to taste: The amount of seasonings you add depends on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and gradually adjust until you achieve the desired flavor balance.
Chill before serving: Chilling the Texas Caviar for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld and develop, resulting in a more flavorful and refreshing salsa.

Conclusion:

Texas Caviar is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a dip, a salad, or a topping. Its 鮮豔的色彩, slightly sweet and tangy flavor, and crunchy texture make it a crowd-pleaser at parties, picnics, and potlucks. With its ease of preparation and customizable ingredients, Texas Caviar is a delicious and healthy addition to any gathering or meal. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's create a bowl of this Southern classic that will tantalize your taste buds!