Best-Ever Texas Caviar

Name: Best-Ever Texas Caviar
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 40 min
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; 1 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped; 0.5 cup rice vinegar; 0.5 cup olive oil; 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

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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.

Recipe by Cassie Cooper

Updated on February 7, 2023

looking down at a big bowl of Texas caviar

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

10

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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
⅓ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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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.

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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.

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Pour dressing over bean mixture; toss to coat.

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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
Vitamin C 40mg	202%
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.