This Easy Texas Caviar Recipe Is the Best Cowboy Caviar Salsa Ever (10 Minutes) Appetizers Side Dishes Snacks Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-free High Fiber Recipes High Protein Recipes

Texas Caviar is a delicious bean salsa that's typically accompanied by tortilla chips. Texas caviar was created in Texas around 1940 by Helen Corbitt, who went on to become director of food service at Neiman Marcus in Dallas, Texas.

Corbitt first served the dish on New Year's Eve in Houston, then later in Austin, where it was given the name Texas Caviar (though it's also known as Cowboy Caviar). This recipe even includes black-eyed peas for good luck in the New Year!

Whether you serve this delicious salsa recipe as a nutritious appetizer for a weekend get-together or just as a weekday snack, this healthy bean dip recipe needs to be in your recipe rotation. This high-fiber dip is so easy to make – just toss everything into one bowl and within 10 minutes, you have a gluten-free side dish everyone will love (it packs a protein punch, too). 

Serve this nutritious salsa recipe with tortilla chips, or try it on top of chicken or steak. Throw in some chopped avocado to add a fresh and creamy punch. So good!

Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 15 ounces (1 can) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 ounces (1 can) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 ounces (1 can) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 14 ounces (1 can) corn, rinsed and drained
• 2 - 4 ounces (1 jar) chopped pimentos, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
• 1 chopped jalapeño
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 handful chopped cilantro
• 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Here's how to make it:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the black beans, pinto beans, black-eyed peas and corn. Stir to combine. 
2. Add all the remaining ingredients and stir to thoroughly combine.  
3. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Stir to combine and chill until ready to serve. Add some diced avocado, if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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