Need an amazing dish for your potluck? This Texas Caviar Recipe is always a hit. Peppers, black beans, black eyed peas and corn in a sweet vinegar dressing combine to make a delicious Texas Caviar Dip! (Black Bean and Corn Salsa)
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I tried a version of a Texas Caviar Dip (Black Bean and Corn Salsa) recipe for the first time at a New Year’s Eve party a few years ago. (The black eyed peas make it a perfect dish for New Year’s.) I had one little nibble of the salsa and was hooked. Could not stay out of it! My friend that brought it told me it was called Texas Caviar. Being from Texas, you would’ve thought I’d heard of this before, but … nope, never heard of it.
Being from Texas, you would’ve thought I’d heard of this before, but … nope, never heard of Texas Caviar!
Her version was slightly different – more savory. She used chopped tomatoes, a diced firm avocado and bottled Italian dressing. (If I had any avocados, I would definitely have added them.) It was so good!
I think this sweeter version of the Texas Caviar Dip, (this one is made with a sweet oil in addition to the vinegar dressing), is even better. The crunchy chopped veggies absorb the sweetness of the dressing, so the longer the salsa marinates, the yummier it is.
We had a potluck scheduled with the Boy Scouts for their crossover ceremony last weekend. The main dish was Hot Dogs and our den was assigned side dishes. I jumped at the chance to make the Texas Caviar again. The recipe makes a ton and is excellent for summer potlucks. I also thought it would be a great semi-healthy complement to the Hot Dogs. (For the adults anyway, I can’t picture a bunch of little 6, 7 and 8 year olds eating this willingly.)
Texas Caviar Dip is always better the next day, so I got to choppin’ and prepared the dish a day early.
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Well… Guess what? (You’ve heard of Murphy’s law, right?) My little boy came down with a terrible case of strep throat and we missed the festivities!
It’s a good thing I love this recipe, because I have been eating it all week. After we ran out of chips, I added it to my lunchtime salads. (A little chicken, cheese, diced avocado and Texas Caviar makes an excellent salad, I promise!)
Are you ready to take this to your next potluck? You will love it, I promise!
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Texas Caviar Dip (aka Black Bean and Corn Salsa)
adapted from food.com
Ingredients:
- 10 oz frozen corn
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1 cup chopped white onion
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup sugar
- Salt and pepper
1. In a large bowl, mix together everything except the oil, vinegar and sugar.
2. Add the vinegar, oil and sugar to a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat and let it cool.3. Add cooled oil/vinegar mixture to the chopped veggies, stir and make sure everything is well coated
3. Add cooled oil/vinegar mixture to the chopped veggies, stir and make sure everything is well coated
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Serve with scoop-able chips.
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Reecea Henderson says
I saw your post at Shine on Fridays and came over to discover the recipe. Yummm, pinning! Have a great weekend. (My post is #74 😀 )
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Natashalh says
Oh, man, I haven't had this in years! It looks delicious and your pictures are great!
Natashalh
scrapfancy says
This is such a great side dish and Thanks for the receipe.
Huckleberry Love says
I LOVE Texas Caviar! I had never tried it until I moved to Texas five years ago and I'm hooked! I'll have to try it with your oil and vinegar spin. 🙂
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~Emily
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Jeanie Hevener says
This is a perfect summer potluck dish! I'll be giving this a try, thanks for sharing!
Lauren Chandler says
looks so delish!!!!
Maria Elena says
What a delicious recipe. Sounds wonderful! I have a new weekly link party which is live now and I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/ Hugs, Maria
Life With The Crust Cut Off says
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The Provision Room says
Looks good!!!
(Stopping over from Frugally Sustainable!)
MixedKreationsJewelryDesigns says
This looks really good, and healthy. I'm always trying to figure out what to make to take to family functions. Something I can make in advance, because I usually have to work the day of. So this would be great. You say it's even better the next day, so that would work out great. I wonder how it would taste with jalepeno's added. Thanks for sharing! Pinning and sharing!
Found you at Project Inspired. Have a great day!
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Julie says
I make this with one or two chopped jalapeños (I don’t remove the seeds) and it is always a hit.
Jamie says
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Jillian @ Hi! It's Jilly says
My sister-in-law made something like this for a bbq a few weeks ago and I loved it! Pinning!! 🙂
Miz Helen says
Hi Jamie,
Texas Caviar is a favorite here and you photos are just awesome! Hope you have a wonderful week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Kim @ Everything Etsy says
Yum! I've made something like this in the past but without the black eye peas…I'll have to try it! 🙂
Have a wonderful weekend!
~Kim
Natasha In Oz says
That looks so delicious! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe at the Say G’day Saturday linky party. I'd never heard of this before so really enjoyed learning about Texas caviar!
This week’s linky party has just started so I hope you can stop by and say g’day!
Best wishes for a great weekend,
Natasha in Oz
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
I love Texas Caviar!! So yummy. Featuring you today!
Sherry @ PonderedPrimedPerfected says
Sounds delicious! I want to give it a try at our next BBQ or Potluck. I would love the avocados added too.
EHC says
I tried to pin this, but Pinterest said there were no pinnable images. Any ideas? If Pinterest isn't feeling helpful maybe I will just print it out. It looks delicious!
Jamie says
That is weird! Hopefully it is just a temporary glitch!
~Jamie
Janeen Maxwell says
I LOVE texas caviar. I'm going to have to tweak this and create a paleo version (I know, trends).
the interested says
way to much dressing and way to sweet!
Jamie says
There is a savory and a sweet version of this type of recipe. (This is the sweet version and I love it- sorry you didn't.) The dressing is more of a marinade that can be drained off before serving.
OH Babs says
I made this for my wine group and they absolutely loved it and I will make it again this week for a cocktail party. I couldn't print it either through Pinterest.