This recipe for Texas Caviar is quick, easy and loaded with all things healthy! Enjoy it as an appetizer with tortilla chips or as a side with some grilled chicken or fish!
Updated: This post was first published here in January 2016. I’ve tweaked the recipe and added new content, all new photos and notes to the post below. If you’re looking for a healthy appetizer for the football playoff season or the upcoming Super Bowl, this is it!
Happy Monday morning friends! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.
How’s that New Year’s resolution going? Make a beeline for the gym yet? Cut all the sweets out of your diet? Don’t forget friends, it’s all about balance. You can still have those delicious sweet treats as long as you add some healthy options to your diet, and today I’m going to help you out by sharing my delicious recipe for Texas Caviar.
Easy, Healthy and Delicious Texas Caviar
Have you guys ever tried Texas Caviar? I could eat this stuff by the bowlful. It’s not only good for you, but tastes totally fresh and delicious. It’s also loaded with lots of beautifully colored veggies, and during the winter months when beautiful colors seem to disappear, this dish brings a smile to my face.
Texas Caviar Ingredients
- black-eyed peas
- black beans
- corn
- yellow pepper
- orange pepper
- grape tomatoes
- pickled jalapeños
- scallions
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- garlic
- granulated sugar
- lime
- kosher salt and pepper
Texas Caviar aka Cowboy Caviar is actually considered a salad, but you can also enjoy it alongside some tortilla chips as a dip. Whatever floats your boat as we say here at the BHK. It’s a mixture of black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, yellow and orange peppers, jalapeños for some heat and tossed with a light vinaigrette dressing with a touch of lime. I also added some black beans for even more protein, fiber and folate. It doesn’t get much healthier than this folks!
If you’re looking for a healthier option for your football playoff party or the upcoming Super Bowl this light, vibrant dish is just the ticket. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try. And if you have any questions about the recipe, just drop a comment below. Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Texas Caviar
You can use either canned corn or fresh corn for this recipe. If you decide to use fresh, just cut the kernels right off the cob.
You can find pickled jalapeños at your local market in the international aisle.
I like to use scallions in my Texas Caviar, but you could substitute red onion.
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Texas Caviar
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Texas Caviar
- 1 15.5-oz. can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups corn, drained
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup yellow pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup orange pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos, finely chopped
- 6 scallions, finely sliced
Instructions
Dressing
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small jar. Shake vigorously. Set aside.
Texas Caviar
- Place all ingredients in large bowl. Add desired amount of dressing and toss to combine. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips or as a side.
Notes
Happy new year Mary Ann! So glad the holidays were good to yoy! I enjoyed myself as well, and no that didn’t involve any gym. ;) Love Texas caviar and yours is absolutely beautiful! I could eat this by the bowlful! Cheers my friend! <3
So glad you enjoyed the holidays Cheyanne! I need to be eating this stuff by the bowlful considering all the sweets treats I ate over the holidays! Have a great week!
Sounds fresh and delicious Mary Ann. The perfect start to the new year. And I love the bowl. I’m actually heading to Charleston in a couple weeks and will definitely check out CBFB while I’m there. It will be my first trip to Charleston…any restaurant musts for a newbie?
Oh there is so much to see Cathy! You are going to love it! Husk is probably my favorite place for dinner. You need to pop into Caviar and Bananas for lunch or for a great breakfast treat. A new place called HoM has a fabulous lunch menu. A place called Glaze has unbelievable donuts that you won’t want to miss and of course the ultimate coconut layer cake from the Peninsula Grill over by the market is a must! King Street is shopping heaven! I wish I was going with you!
Wow! This is so helpful Mary Ann. I cannot wait to get there and I want to try all of these. I’ll definitely give you an update post trip!
Such a bright and healthy way to start the year, Mary Ann! And I adore your new bowl! It’s beautiful, just like your salad!
Thanks so much Emily! Yes, I need to get more balance in my diet now that the holidays are over! Enjoy your week!
Happy New Year, Mary Ann! I have seen and heard of Texas Caviar before, but I’ve never tried it. It looks delicious and I love all the fresh ingredients in it. That bowl is beautiful! I love it!!
Thanks so much Jessica!! Happy New Year to you too! Can’t wait to see what Jay’s Baking Me Crazy brings to the table this year! Enjoy the week friend!
I love this Texas Caviar! :) A perfect thing to snack on this time of year! Hope you had a wonderful holiday.
Thanks Jennifer! I need this in my diet right about now!
You are so right Mary Ann — It’s all about balance! I’ve never heard of Texas Caviar before but it looks delightful! I love anything with black eyed peas in it and this is the perfect time of year for those! Pinning!
Thanks so much Lauren! It’s a favorite of mine! Hope you enjoy!
Hi Mary Ann, I’m happy to hear that you had a good time during the holidays. Your a right , life and food is all about balance. I have never heard of Texas Caviar but it looks delicious and healthy. That’s what I like about blogging, you always learn something new. Have a great week and a healthy and happy 2016.
Thanks so much Gerlinde! Right now I need to have more options like this one after a holiday season of yummy sweets! Happy 2016 to you too! Can’t wait to see what delicious things will be coming to the Sunny Cove Chef blog this year!
I love texas caviar Mary Ann. It’s a great versatile bean salad that packs a big punch of fresh and bright flavors. I, too, could eat the whole bowlful. Happy New Year!
Absolutely Geraldine! Happy New Year to you too! Looking forward to some great recipes from Green Valley Kitchen this year!
My mother-in-law introduced me to texas caviar, and I love it!! It’s one of the few appetizer dips that doesn’t leave you feeling gross and regretful! Plus it has such great flavor. I’ve only had it with black beans, but I bet black eyed peas would be really good too!
Nice pictures!
I know. I totally agree! Thanks so much Lindsey and Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Mary Ann! We had a great holiday too, but I’m not making a mad dash to the gym quite yet! I’m loving this Texas Caviar and it certainly looks like a delicious salad (or dip on a chip to float my boat!) to start the year! I also LOVE Charleston and that bowl is gorgeous! Next time you’re headed south, stop by Charlotte and say hello!
What’s not to LOVE about Charleston right?! Happy New Year to you too Rachelle!!
Happy New Year! This recipe looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it.
Lisa
Thanks Lisa!! Balances out all the cake and cookies I eat!! Oh, the perils of being a food blogger!
Wow! I have never heard of Texas Caviar before but this is sooooo my kinda salad! I love anything with beans in it. I am going to try this, I think it would go beautifully with some grilled lamb chops! Thanks Mary Ann!
Absolutely Jess! Hope you enjoy it!
Happy Happy New Year Mary Ann!! What a great way to start the year…this is a great ‘salad’ (??) or side! I chuckled when I read the name as it’s the first time I’ve heard that.
Happy New Year to you too Zainab! After a holiday full of sweets I needed this Texas caviar! And extra time at the gym!!
This Texas caviar looks incredible, Mary Ann! Perfect game day fare, but truth be told, I’d gladly make a meal of it!
Me too Marissa! I’m always up for a healthy appy at a party!
I remember this post! Caviar salad is a go-to side for us, especially during the summer! Thank you for reminding me that I absolutely MUST try this delicious recipe!!! Bookmarking it now!!
Bringing back the oldies but goodies Chey! Thanks!