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Texas Caviar

A tangy, chilled relish of black-eyed peas, corn, peppers, and onion tossed in a zesty vinaigrette, served with tortilla chips.

⏱ 15 minPrep time
🔥 0 minCook time
🍽 8Servings
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Texas Caviar - cowboy caviar dip with black-eyed peas, corn and peppers

Texas caviar — or cowboy caviar — is the Lone Star State’s answer to a party dip: a tangy, chilled relish of black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, and onion tossed in a zesty vinaigrette. It’s bright, crunchy, and impossible to stop eating with tortilla chips.

Chef Emily presents Texas Caviar

The Lone Star party dip

Black-eyed peas, corn, peppers, and onion in a zesty vinaigrette — the tangy Texas relish that steals every party.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Combine the black-eyed peas, corn, peppers, onion, and jalapeño in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
  4. Stir in the cilantro, cover, and chill at least 1 hour before serving with tortilla chips.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Make it a day ahead — the flavors get even better overnight. Serve with sturdy tortilla chips or scoop-style chips that can handle the vinaigrette.

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Recipe details

Prep15 min
Cook0 min
Servings8
CategoryAppetizer
PublishedAugust 16, 2026
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