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My Black Eyed Peas Dip (also known as Texas Caviar) is a classic, easy dip recipe complete with corn, two kinds of beans, and black eyed peas. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s perfect for a fun family dinner side or a gathering like a potluck!
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Best Southern Caviar Recipe
One of my favorite dips to serve for a party or for taco night is salsa, but what’s more fun is to kick it up a notch by making Black Eyed Peas Dip!
This Southwestern dip recipe, also known as Texas Caviar or Cowboy Caviar, is fun, flavorful, and quick to make in just 5 minutes.
Every time I serve this dip to friends, they want to know the recipe! It’s zesty, with plenty of flavor, and has a great texture for dipping chips or serving with Steak Nachos.
Try making this Southern Caviar recipe for your next gathering, and watch it disappear!
Texas Caviar FAQ
Texas Caviar, also known as Cowboy Caviar, uses a mixture of black-eyed peas, celery, cilantro, sweet yellow corn, green pepper, red pepper, onions, pinto beans, black beans, zesty Italian salad dressing, and salt and pepper. This gives it a flavorful, zesty taste perfect for pairing with tortilla chips.
The black beans, pinto beans, and black-eyed peas should be drained before making Texas caviar.
While most Italian dressing should be gluten-free, it is still best to check the bottle before using it in this recipe. Otherwise, this is a gluten-free Texas caviar recipe everyone can enjoy!
Homemade black eyed peas dip is good for 4-5 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Cowboy Caviar Ingredients
- Black-eyed peas, canned, drained
- Pinto beans, canned, drained
- Black beans, canned, drained
- Zesty Italian salad dressing
- Celery, finely diced
- Green bell pepper, finely diced
- Red bell pepper, finely diced
- Small onion, finely diced
- Cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Black Eyed Peas Dip Instructions
- Finely dice celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion. Chop cilantro. Drain canned black-eyed peas, pinto beans, and black beans. Add these ingredients to a bowl.
- Gently mix, then add Zesty Italian salad dressing and salt and pepper. Mix through. Taste and add additional seasoning if desired, then serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- You can add a kick of heat by adding diced jalapenos to the mix!
- Cilantro is optional. If you don’t want to use cilantro but are missing out on the fresh herbs, try using fresh chopped parsley instead.
- Letting it sit overnight gives it a stronger flavor. Allow the dip to rest in the refrigerator overnight to develop the flavors even more!
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Black Eyed Peas Dip (Texas Caviar)
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 can Black-eyed peas
- 1 cup Celery
- ¼ cup Cilantro
- 1 can sweet Corn yellow
- 1 Green pepper
- 1 Red pepper
- 1 Onion small
- 1 can Pinto beans
- 1 can Black Beans
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1½ cup Zesty Italian Salad Dressing
Instructions
- Finely dice celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion. Chop cilantro. Drain canned black-eyed peas, pinto beans, and black beans. Add these ingredients to a bowl.1 can Black-eyed peas, 1 cup Celery, ¼ cup Cilantro, 1 can sweet Corn, 1 Green pepper, 1 Red pepper, 1 Onion, 1 can Pinto beans, 1 can Black Beans
- Gently mix, then add Zesty Italian salad dressing and salt and pepper. Mix through. Taste and add additional seasoning if desired, then serve and enjoy!½ teaspoon Pepper, 1½ cup Zesty Italian Salad Dressing, 1 teaspoon Salt
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Notes
- You can add a kick of heat by adding diced jalapenos to the mix!
- Cilantro is optional. If you don’t want to use cilantro but are missing out on the fresh herbs, try using fresh chopped parsley instead.
- Letting it sit overnight gives it a stronger flavor. Allow the dip to rest in the refrigerator overnight to develop the flavors even more!
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