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Texas Caviar.

Jan 22, 2016 · Modified: Sep 11, 2019 by Kelly Roenicke · 29 Comments

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The best and easiest recipe for Texas Caviar. This dip is always a hit at parties!

Texas caviar – a tasty and easy dip filled with all kinds of colorful veggies and beans! An added kick comes from spicy tomatoes and Italian dressing. 

Texas caviar is the perfect dip to dig into on Super Bowl Sunday!

Okay…have you had Texas Caviar before? I know if you look on Pinterest there are a million ways to make it.

But this is the way that I’ve always made it…this recipe is from the Dark Ages. From a time before Pinterest. (Shudder! How did we live?!)

Texas caviar is the perfect dip to dig into on Super Bowl Sunday!

I first tried this addictive dip at a girl’s night out/craft sale type event about ten years ago. After parking myself by the bowl and eating half of it, I remembered my manners and decided to ask for the recipe rather than just wolf it all down on the spot. After the woman who made it wrote out the recipe, I remember looking at the card and not believing how simple the ingredient list was.

Texas caviar dip is so tasty, it’s hard to believe that it’s really just a few easy ingredients that you throw into a bowl and mix together.

I think that the flavor really improves after a couple of hours in the fridge, but you can just whip this up right before guests arrive as well. It’s delicious no matter what. We love to use the Fritos Scoops for dipping, but you could use regular tortilla chips if you want. And I’ve been know to eat it with a spoon, too! It makes a great little side salad. :)

The best and easiest recipe for Texas Caviar. This dip is always a hit at parties!

You can control the spice level by choosing either mild or spicy Rotel Tomatoes. We generally stick with mild, especially if children are going to eat this dip. We use the Hidden Valley Italian dressing, but if you have a different brand you prefer, then by all means, use that!

You could also make your own Italian dressing and use that.

This Texas Caviar recipe is:

  • spicy
  • tasty
  • easy
  • healthy
  • a crowd pleaser!
  • allergy friendly

The best and easiest recipe for Texas Caviar. This dip is always a hit at parties!

If you’re looking for more appetizer recipes, this sweet and tangy bean dip is delicious, and this vegan spinach dip is always a hit at parties!

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Texas caviar is the perfect dip to dig into on Super Bowl Sunday!
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Texas Caviar.

Texas caviar is a healthy and delicious dip that's a real crowd pleaser!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword gluten free party food, texas caviar
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 234 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sweet onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 15 ounces canned black eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 14 ounces Rotel tomatoes mild or hot, your choice, drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels drained
  • 1 ¼ cups zesty Italian dressing be sure to check the label for your dietary and allergy needs
  • corn chips for serving
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients (minus the corn chips) into a large bowl and stir well.
  2. Refrigerate for about two hours before serving.

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

 

Nutrition Facts
Texas Caviar.
Amount per Serving
Calories
234
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
632
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
486
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
31
g
10
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
595
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
34
mg
41
%
Calcium
 
46
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2.8
mg
16
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Have you made this dip before? What will you be serving on Super Bowl Sunday?

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Comments

  1. Kelly Schueman

    December 31, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars
    The best pot luck recipe out there!

    Reply
  2. Roberta

    February 15, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    I add very small pieces of cauliflour to this caviar to give it a little extra crunch and flavor. If you don’t have another use for a whole head, pick up a few pieces from a salad bar. Is really delicious. Rinse and add raw

    Reply
  3. Peg

    July 28, 2019 at 11:31 pm

    What amount is a serving? It doesn’t say that I can see or how many servings in a recipe.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      September 11, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      It makes about 8-10 servings!

      Reply
  4. Darlene

    July 20, 2019 at 3:06 pm

    I made this recipe for a party that was for 75% vegans. I’m not vegan but oh my goodness! This is AMAZING! Everyone LOVED it!! I’m making it again in two weeks for the same group of people!

    Reply
  5. ahli qq

    July 16, 2019 at 11:38 am

    I have read so many posts on the topic of the blogger lovers except this artile is
    really a good article, keep it up.

    Reply
  6. Gay

    November 11, 2018 at 10:07 am

    … what is considered a serving ‘size’’?

    Reply
  7. Bill Hagy

    August 06, 2018 at 1:52 pm

    5 stars
    We use all the same ingredients as this recipe, our dressing is lime juice, sugar or honey to taste, and apple cider vinegar.

    Reply
    • Jack Wooten

      August 08, 2018 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      What proportions do you use for the lime juice, sugar/honey and apple cider vinegar dressing?

      Reply
  8. Delilah

    June 04, 2018 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is awesome! Neither of us like to cook on Sunday during football season. Instead of pizza & wings I am trying to find alternative healthy snacks. I made this for a Memorial Day party & it was a huge hit! We will definitely be munching on this while watching the games!

    Reply
  9. Tiffney

    November 28, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    Can you tell me what brand zesty Italian dressing you use, please.

    Reply
    • Delilah

      July 12, 2018 at 10:46 am

      I used Kraft Zesty Italian

      Reply
  10. Tiffney Matus

    November 28, 2017 at 6:58 pm

    Can you tell me what brand zesty Italian dressing you use, please.

    Reply
  11. Laura DeForrest

    November 25, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    5 stars
    I make this all the time, but my recipe has no tomatoes and instead of Italian dressing it calls for 1/2 cup each of sugar, vinegar and oil melted in a small pan on the stove. It takes on the flavor of the veggies and tastes fantastic!

    Reply
  12. Susan

    April 29, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    This tastes amazing! I added some chopped cilantro and it took the flavor over the top!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      May 16, 2017 at 12:12 pm

      Sounds delicious!

      Reply
  13. Karen DeBoer

    January 29, 2017 at 6:08 pm

    Yum! Delightfully delishious looking. Tastes great too. I doubled it because I have another get together tomorrow with different friends and why fuss twice. Thx for sharing.

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      January 30, 2017 at 11:34 am

      So glad you like it! Great idea to double it!

      Reply
  14. Tabatha

    April 21, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    Could I make this 2/3 days in advance?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      May 04, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Yes, I think that two days in advance would be fine!

      Reply
  15. whiskandshout

    January 22, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    So delicious and healthy! Love this :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 26, 2016 at 9:18 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  16. Cadry's Kitchen

    January 22, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    What a great idea for an easy and filling Super Bowl appetizer! It’s been way too long since I’ve had Texas caviar.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 26, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Me too! I had not had it in years. So easy and healthy!

      Reply
  17. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    January 22, 2016 at 10:00 am

    Oh I love the sound of this dip! I think I could dive right into this bowl and devour it all!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 26, 2016 at 9:20 am

      Me too! :)

      Reply

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