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.
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?!)
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. :)
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
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.
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
Instructions
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Place all the ingredients (minus the corn chips) into a large bowl and stir well.
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Refrigerate for about two hours before serving.
Recipe Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Have you made this dip before? What will you be serving on Super Bowl Sunday?
Follow along:
Kelly Schueman
The best pot luck recipe out there!
Roberta
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
Peg
What amount is a serving? It doesn’t say that I can see or how many servings in a recipe.
Thanks
Kelly Roenicke
It makes about 8-10 servings!
Darlene
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!
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Gay
… what is considered a serving ‘size’’?
Bill Hagy
We use all the same ingredients as this recipe, our dressing is lime juice, sugar or honey to taste, and apple cider vinegar.
Jack Wooten
What proportions do you use for the lime juice, sugar/honey and apple cider vinegar dressing?
Delilah
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!
Tiffney
Can you tell me what brand zesty Italian dressing you use, please.
Delilah
I used Kraft Zesty Italian
Tiffney Matus
Can you tell me what brand zesty Italian dressing you use, please.
Laura DeForrest
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!
Susan
This tastes amazing! I added some chopped cilantro and it took the flavor over the top!!!
Kelly Roenicke
Sounds delicious!
Karen DeBoer
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.
Kelly Roenicke
So glad you like it! Great idea to double it!
Tabatha
Could I make this 2/3 days in advance?
Kelly
Yes, I think that two days in advance would be fine!
whiskandshout
So delicious and healthy! Love this :)
Kelly
Thank you!
Cadry's Kitchen
What a great idea for an easy and filling Super Bowl appetizer! It’s been way too long since I’ve had Texas caviar.
Kelly
Me too! I had not had it in years. So easy and healthy!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Oh I love the sound of this dip! I think I could dive right into this bowl and devour it all!
Kelly
Me too! :)