Classic Texas Caviar

Name: Classic Texas Caviar
Yield: 5 cups
Ingredients: 2 (15.8 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained; 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained; 2 fresh medium jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and minced; 1 small onion, cut into small dice; ½ yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into small dice; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 6 tablespoons olive oil (not extra virgin); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

Rating: 4.76 stars

220 Ratings
162 Reviews
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Don't bother with soaking and cooking beans for Classic Texas Caviar - the canned variety works well. But skip the bottled dressing, and take a little extra time to measure your own vinegar, oil and spices.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

5 cups

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 2 days. Before serving, adjust seasonings to taste, adding extra vinegar, salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

40 calories; protein 1.2g 2% DV; carbohydrates 4g 1% DV; fat 2.2g 3% DV; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 112.4mg 5% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (162)

Most helpful positive review

05/17/2007

Highly tasty. Highly addictive. We substitute one can of black-eyed peas for a can of shoepeg corn to add a little variety. Read More

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(124)

Most helpful critical review

Robin Fix

08/08/2011

It was good I wasn't a big fan of it but others really liked it! Had to spice it up after it sat overnight. Read More

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(10)

220 Ratings

5 star values: 181
4 star values: 28
3 star values: 9
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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05/16/2007

Highly tasty. Highly addictive. We substitute one can of black-eyed peas for a can of shoepeg corn to add a little variety. Read More

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TLANGRELL

04/20/2006

This recipe is AWESOME! I added only one jalepeno since I am a wimp and I use evoo and garlic wine vinegar instead of what is called for in the recipe, and I add a few more peppers and such. This is a must at get togethers! Read More

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Kathleen

01/08/2009

I've made this many times before using Good Seasons salad dressing as the "marinade" - while that is good this is MUCH better. A subtle yet tasty twang - I used Rotel tomatoes (blue can) beans corn black eyed peas small diced chiles some chopped jalapenos cilantro green onion and a couple squirts of lime juice - addictive way to squeeze in veggie servings! Read More

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mbaudean

05/20/2008

This was awesome and I will definately make again. Word of caution: WHEN CHOPPING THE JALEPENO PEPPER WEAR GLOVES!!! I had some weird reaction and my hands burned like they were on fire for about 6 hours. It was horrible! Read More

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bon apetite

02/13/2007

i really like texas caviar but i only had balsamic vinegar so i used that and it was too strong. plus there was a lot of juice. i ate this as a side dish with a barbecue dinner and it wasn't as good as i remembered. i think eating it with tortilla chips would be a good accompinament. my kids thought the texture of the black-eyed peas was weird. i will try it again but with regular red wine vinegar. Read More

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Susan Urbanek

09/29/2008

This was a surprise hit at my last family party. I had an uncle in town who is vegan so I tried to find something extra I could make for him to enjoy besides salad! My in-laws who are usually very resistant to trying anything new and different devoured it and were asking for the recipe. Mine was a little on the blander side because I only used 1 jalapeno and removed all the seeds and ribs because I didn't want it to be too spicy. So I had to re-season it with some salt pepper and garlic powder after it was refrigerated. So just like the recipe states - taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. I would make this again! Read More

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Chris Carr

04/03/2007

Made this to go along with a big BBQ I did. Everyone was a tad leery at first until they tried it then it was gone in no time. Matter of fact I didn't even get to try it. Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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102rindy

01/20/2009

I love this recipe! I make a double batch everytime. I do like to add a little bit more heat with an extra two serrano peppers and one or two more jalapenos. I also like to add a few fresh tomatos! Make sure you drain the fine diced tomatos really well and rinse and drain the peas. Read More

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stacy32670

06/08/2009

I followed this recipe to the "T"... It was awsome. No changes needed. I made this for a dinner party and EVERYONE loved it even the picky kids and hubby. Read More

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Robin Fix

08/08/2011

It was good I wasn't a big fan of it but others really liked it! Had to spice it up after it sat overnight. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Classic Texas Caviar

Servings Per Recipe: 40
Calories: 39.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 2 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 3 %

saturated fat: 2 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 3 %

vitamin b6: 1 %

vitamin c: 8 %

folate: 3 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 3 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 5 %

thiamin: 2 %

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*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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05/16/2007

Highly tasty. Highly addictive. We substitute one can of black-eyed peas for a can of shoepeg corn to add a little variety.

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04/20/2006

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01/08/2009

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05/20/2008

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02/13/2007

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Susan Urbanek

09/29/2008

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Chris Carr

04/03/2007

Made this to go along with a big BBQ I did. Everyone was a tad leery at first until they tried it then it was gone in no time. Matter of fact I didn't even get to try it. Thanks for the recipe!

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102rindy

01/20/2009

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stacy32670

06/08/2009

I followed this recipe to the "T"... It was awsome. No changes needed. I made this for a dinner party and EVERYONE loved it even the picky kids and hubby.

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Robin Fix