Texas Caviar [Cowboy Caviar]

Two while bowls of Texas Caviar on a blue background with a white bowl of tortilla chips and green onions on the side

5 from 1 vote

Texas Caviar, also known as Cowboy Caviar, is a delicious an hearty salsa made of black beans, black eyed peas, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Grab a chip and dip in!

Course Appetizer, Snacks

Cuisine American, Southern

Prep Time 0 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Chill time 6 hours

Servings people

Calories 93kcal

Author Lisa B.

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh cilantro
5 Roma tomatoes
1 medium yellow onion peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 red onion peeled and roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 whole medium jalapeno pepper seeded
1 15-oz. can black beans drained
1 15-oz. can black eyed peas drained
1 15-oz. can whole kernel corn drained
1/2 cup chopped green onions
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash cilantro and remove stems.
Roughly chop tomatoes, onions, garlic, and jalapeno. Place it in the bowl of a food processor with the cilantro and process until slightly chunky and ingredients are well incorporated. If you don't have a food processor, chop everything by hand.
Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Stir in beans, black eyed peas, corn, green onions, olive oil and red wine vinegar.
Cover and refrigerate for six hours, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator. Best if eaten within three days.

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