Best-Ever Texas Caviar

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This cowboy caviar recipe is a yummy Texas salad made with black beans and pinto beans instead of black-eyed peas. Serve with scoop-style tortilla chips as a great party appetizer.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans white corn, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained

  • 1 red bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped

  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped

  • 1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped (Optional)

  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Dressing:

  • ½ cup rice vinegar

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • cup white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make best-ever Texas caviar.

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  2. Mix together black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, red and green bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.

    Black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, red and green bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño pepper and cilantro in a large bowl.

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  3. Combine rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Let cool for at least 10 minutes.

    Rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar and garlic powder combined in a pan.

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  4. Pour dressing over bean mixture; toss to coat.

    Dressing being poured over ingredients, tossed to coat evenly.

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Close up, overhead view of a large bowl of best-ever Texas caviar.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262 Calories
12g Fat
36g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Sodium 564mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 40mg 45%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 455mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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