Texas Caviar
Texas caviar is the ultimate healthy party food! This addictive appetizer is sweet, spicy, and oh-so-satisfying! Leftovers (if there are any) store really well and can be eaten as a side or on a salad. Special thanks to my sister Kelsie for the recipe.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 15.5- oz can black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
- 1 15- oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 11- oz cans white shoepeg corn drained
- ¾ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¾ cup diced celery
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- 2 Tbsp diced canned jalapeños see note below
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
For the salad ingredients
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
For the dressing
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Once combined, pour the vinaigrette over the other ingredients and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
- Serve with scoop shaped tortilla chips.
Notes
You may also substitute fresh jalapeño in place of the canned or jarred. Use more or less depending on preference on heat level.