Classic Texas Caviar Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 2 Photos

Classic Texas Caviar

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson  
"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."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 75 times with an average star rating of 4.8 Read Reviews (53)

Rate/Review | 3,610 people have saved this

 

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe 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
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into small dice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil (not extra virgin)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

Directions

  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.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was originally featured in the USA WEEKEND article Super Dips on January 29, 2006.
  • Find the Perfect Recipe from Pam Anderson.
  • Pam Anderson is the author of four cookbooks, including her latest, Perfect Recipes for Having People Over.
  • Copyright 2006 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 40 | Total Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg

 view all reviews »

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2006 by TLANGRELL 
This recipe is AWESOME! I added only one jalepeno since I am a wimp and I use evoo and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2007 by MW 
Highly tasty. Highly addictive. We substitute one can of black-eyed peas for a can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by bon apetite 
i really like texas caviar but i only had balsamic vinegar so i used that and it was too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2008 by Susan U. 
This was a surprise hit at my last family party. I had an uncle in town who is vegan, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2009 by Kathleen 
I've made this many times before using Good Seasons salad dressing as the "marinade" - while... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by 102rindy 
I love this recipe! I make a double batch everytime. I do like to add a little bit more heat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2008 by mbaudean 
This was awesome and I will definately make again. Word of caution: WHEN CHOPPING THE JALEPENO... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by SOONERGAL 
This was a delicous way to get our "good luck" black eyed peas for the new year. My husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by SHRLYANN 
This is a great recipe to sneak in those black eyed peas for New Year's good luck. Served... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by DAHORNS 
Made this to go along with a big BBQ I did. Everyone was a tad leery at first until they... MORE

 
Select Your Version:  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  Japan  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia

United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States  |  Frequently Asked Questions What's this?