Classic Texas Caviar Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (102)

 

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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

  • 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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2007 by MW   view full review
Highly tasty. Highly addictive. We substitute one can of black-eyed peas for a can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2006 by TLANGRELL   view full review
This recipe is AWESOME! I added only one jalepeno since I am a wimp and I use evoo and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2009 by Kathleen   view full review
I've made this many times before using Good Seasons salad dressing as the "marinade" - while...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2008 by mbaudean   view full review
This was awesome and I will definately make again. Word of caution: WHEN CHOPPING THE JALEPENO...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by bon apetite   view full review
i really like texas caviar but i only had balsamic vinegar so i used that and it was too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2008 by Susan U.   view full review
This was a surprise hit at my last family party. I had an uncle in town who is vegan, so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by 102rindy   view full review
I love this recipe! I make a double batch everytime. I do like to add a little bit more heat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by DAHORNS   view full review
Made this to go along with a big BBQ I did. Everyone was a tad leery at first until they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2009 by stacy32670   view full review
I followed this recipe to the "T"... It was awsome. No changes needed. I made this for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by SOONERGAL   view full review
This was a delicous way to get our "good luck" black eyed peas for the new year. My husband...

 

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