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A close-up of a colorful bean salad with black beans, white beans, chopped peppers, onions, and corn, garnished with two lime wedges and served with tortilla chips.

Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar)

Texas Caviar, sometimes called Cowboy Caviar, is a cold bean salad typically made with beans, corn, peppers, onions, and a tangy vinaigrette-style dressing. It became popular in Texas as a fun twist on salsa and has become a staple at Southern gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 20 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
For the Dressing
For Serving

Method
 

  1. Add the shoe peg corn, pinto beans, black-eyed peas, black beans and pimentos to a colander or strainer. Rinse thoroughly and let drain well.
  2. Finely chop the celery, green bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and jalapeño.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar, canola oil, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil for 1 minute, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained beans and vegetables. Pour the cooled dressing over the top and mix well.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving so the flavors can blend together. Serve cold with lime tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 143mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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