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Home » Appetizers » The Easiest Texas Caviar.

The Easiest Texas Caviar.

Jul 14, 2023 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!

Do you have a party coming up? Try this Texas caviar – a tasty and easy dip filled with all kinds of colorful veggies and beans! This flavorful dish has an added kick comes from spicy tomatoes and Italian dressing. 

dairy free texas caviar in a bowl

Have you ever tried Texas caviar, or cowboy caviar as it’s sometimes called?

It’s a popular appetizer, even here in the Midwest. A mix of beans, tomatoes, spicy dressing, and lots of fresh vegetables, Texas caviar is super 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 serve this with corn chip scoops, 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.

If you’re looking for more appetizer recipes, this fresh fruit salsa is delicious, and this vegan spinach dip is always a hit at parties, too.

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Ingredient Notes

  • Canned Tomatoes – 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. You can use any brand of canned tomatoes with green chiles that works for your diet.
  • Italian Dressing – Italian dressing adds a lot of flavor to this dip. There are many brands to choose from – please read the labels and find a brand that works for you. You could also make your own Italian dressing and use that.
  • Beans – Use canned black beans and canned black eyed peas to make this dip quickly and easily.
  • Corn – I prefer canned corn for this recipe, but you could use frozen corn. Just thaw and drain it before adding to the dip.
  • Peppers – This recipe calls for red and green bell peppers, but you could use any colors of sweet peppers that you like.
  • Corn Chips – You can use corn chips like Fritos, or you can use tortilla chips or even potato chips to scoop up this dip!

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Finely chop the peppers, onions, and celery and place it in a large bowl.
peppers onions and celery
  1. Drain the black eyed peas, black beans, tomatoes, and corn, and add them to the bowl.
beans and corn
  1. Add the Italian dressing, and mix everything together. Refrigerate for two hours before serving. Enjoy!
mixing up texas caviar

Serving Suggestions

Serve this cowboy caviar with:

  • The chips of your choice – try tortilla chips, potato chips, or pita chips.
  • Turkey Tacos – this would be delicious served in the tacos or on the side.
  • These Southwestern Sweet Potato Bowls – this dip would be a great addition to this vegan dish.
  • Grilled chicken or grilled fish – spoon this right over the top of your favorite grilled item.

Storage

Store leftover dip in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about 5 days.

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Recipe

easy texas caviar

The Easiest Texas Caviar.

Kelly Roenicke
Texas caviar is a festive and delicious dip that's a real crowd pleaser! This appetizer takes just minutes to make, and everyone loves it.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Servings 10
Calories 179 kcal

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 (you can use any brand of tomatoes with green chiles)
  • 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
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Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients (minus the corn chips) into a large bowl and stir well.
  • Refrigerate for about two hours before serving.
  • Serve with your favorite corn chips.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Use any brand of Italian dressing that suits your dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 498mgPotassium: 372mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 479IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg
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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

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    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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