Best Texas Caviar Aka Cowboy Caviar Recipes

CLASSIC TEXAS CAVIAR

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I adapted this texas caviar from one in a cookbook I received a long time ago, and now, I can't imagine a get-together at my house without this quick and healthy appetizer. -Becky Oliver, Fairplay, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
Tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the peas, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over black-eyed pea mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Stir in avocado just before serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TEXAS COWBOY CAVIAR

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Make and share this Texas Cowboy Caviar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lacy S.

Categories Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can white corn, rinsed and drained
4 ounces black olives, chopped
2 large avocados, diced
4 roma tomatoes, diced
1 large purple onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
2 -4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 -2 tablespoon hot sauce

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
Serve with corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 338.9, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 7

BEST-EVER TEXAS CAVIAR

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

Provided by Cassie Cooper

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Corn Salsa Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped
½ cup rice vinegar
½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Mix the black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro together in a large bowl.
To make the dressing, stir the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and cool. Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to mix evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 564.2 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

CHUNKY TEXAS COWBOY CAVIAR

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Make and share this Chunky Texas Cowboy Caviar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Babs in Toyland

Categories Tex Mex

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons hot sauce (like Texas Pete)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 avocado, cubed
1 (15 ounce) can white corn kernels, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
3 -4 whole roma tomatoes, diced
1 cup diced green onion
1/2-3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt & pepper

Steps:

Whisk together the vinegar, oil garlic and hot sauce.
Then fold in the avocado and the rest of the ingredients.
Season to taste and serve with Tortilla chips as an appetizer or you can serve also as a salad in lettuce lined bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.3, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 90.9, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 5.6, Protein 12.3