Best 11 Southern Living Texas Caviar Recipes

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If your taste buds crave a robust and zesty blend of flavors, then Southern Living Texas Caviar is the perfect recipe for you. This classic dish, originating from the heart of Texas, combines an array of fresh and vibrant ingredients, creating a delectable treat that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, Southern Living Texas Caviar is a delightful addition to any gathering, whether it's a casual potluck or a festive holiday feast. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this beloved recipe, ensuring that you create a dish that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

TEXAS CAVIAR



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This is a wonderful salsa/dip that we serve at New Year's Eve parties so we can get a head start on "good luck" for the new year. Taste test to determine your own personal degree of hotness. To increase the "heat" add more jalapenos or some minced fresh cilantro.

Provided by Susie in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups black-eyed peas, pre-cooked or 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 (4 1/4 ounce) cans chopped black olives
2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, stems and seeds removed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 lime, juice of
1 avocado, chopped
salt

Steps:

  • Place peas in a colander and rinse off juice.
  • Drain well.
  • Combine black-eyed peas with next 3 ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl.
  • Place jalapeno peppers, vinegar, oil, garlic clove, lime juice and avocado into blender and combine until smooth.
  • Add avocado mixture to pea mixture and combine well.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Chill for a minimum of 2 hours.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 396, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 4.4

TEXAS CAVIAR



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Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ear corn, shucked
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 15-ounce can assorted beans, drained and rinsed
1 small red onion, diced
1 small plum tomato, diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to high. Brush the corn with olive oil and grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut the kernels off the cob.
  • Whisk the vinegar, honey, cayenne, garlic powder and olive oil in a large bowl. Add the corn, beans, red onion, tomato, bell pepper, celery, jalapeño, garlic, parsley and oregano; toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly chilled. Serve with tortilla chips or on its own.

TEXAS CAVIAR



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My neighbor gave me a container of this zippy, tangy salsa one Christmas and I had to have the recipe. I fix it regularly for potlucks and get-togethers and never have leftover. I take copies of the recipe with me whenever I take the salsa. -Kathy Faris, Lytle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bottle (8 ounces) fat-free Italian salad dressing
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the peas, peppers, onions, parsley, pimientos and garlic. Pour salad dressing over pea mixture; stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CLASSIC TEXAS CAVIAR



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Don't bother with soaking and cooking beans for Classic Texas Caviar - the canned variety works well. But skip the bottled dressing, and take a little extra time to measure your own vinegar, oil and spices.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Bean Dip Recipes

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (15.8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
2 fresh medium jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 small onion, cut into small dice
½ yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into small dice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil (not extra virgin)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 2 days. Before serving, adjust seasonings to taste, adding extra vinegar, salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 112.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 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

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.

SOUTHERN REDNECK CAVIAR



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Have fun with this dish. This is a great dish to experiment with, you can add or subtract ingredients to fit your personal taste. I have added black-eyed pea relish, jalapeños, and even pear relish on occasions, depending on my mood and what I had on hand. This is a fun dish and people of all ages love it.

Provided by Gabby Goddess

Categories     Beans

Time 8h

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (15 7/8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
2 (10 ounce) cans shoe peg corn or 2 (10 ounce) cans corn, drained
2 (10 ounce) cans Ro-Tel tomatoes, drained
1 (15 7/8 ounce) can black olives, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped really small
1 red pepper, chopped really small
1 (15 7/8 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 larger purple onion, chopped really small
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped small
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional, only if you want a bit of a kick to it)
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
16 ounces house Italian dressing or 16 ounces zesty Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving, so flavors can fuse (this is the key to this dish).
  • Serve with Tostitos Scoops or whatever chips you prefer.

PAULA DEEN'S SOUTHERN CAVIAR RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Paula Deen's Southern Caviar Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by jennifermcb

Number Of Ingredients 8

* 2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
* 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
* 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (recommended: Ro-Tel)
* 2 cups chopped red bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh jalapeno peppers
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1 (8-ounce) bottle Italian dressing
* 1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and stir gently to combine. Refrigerate mixture overnight. Serve with corn chips.

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

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

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

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

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

SOUTHERN CAVIAR



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A co-worker brought this dish to a work potluck, and everyone was absolutely raving! I couldn't get enough of it, so I knew I had to get the recipe :) It is great with tortilla chips as a dip, or over some lettuce for a salad. As a bonus, it's so simple and quick to put together!

Provided by Starrynews

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 1/4 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
3/4 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1 cup zesty Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • It can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept in the fridge.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
  • Black-eyed peas can be cooked from dried or canned. If using dried, soak them overnight before cooking.
  • Use a variety of bell peppers for a more colorful and flavorful salsa.
  • Add some chopped cilantro or parsley for a pop of freshness.
  • Serve Texas caviar chilled or at room temperature.
  • Garnish with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.

Conclusion:

Texas caviar is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great appetizer, side dish, or even a main course. With its vibrant colors and flavors, Texas caviar is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy dish to serve, give Texas caviar a try.

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