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Sweet Texas Caviar Recipe (Easy Cowboy Caviar Corn Salad)

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This is my Version of Texas Caviar. I took 3 different recipes, made them, then tweaked them.  This is what I think is a perfect combination.  I've made this a few times and taken it to parties and everyone LOVES it. Sweet Texas Caviar is a fresh and colorful corn and bean salad that works as both a dip and a side dish. Sometimes called cowboy caviar, this recipe is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, summer gatherings, or as a quick appetizer served with tortilla chips.  This version has a slightly sweet twist that balances the peppers, onions, and beans perfectly.  Try it out and let me know what you think! 

What Is Texas Caviar?

Texas caviar, also known as cowboy caviar, is a fresh bean and vegetable salad made with ingredients like corn, beans, bell peppers, and onions tossed in a vinaigrette dressing. It’s often served as a dip with tortilla chips or as a side dish.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can of pinto beans drained
  • 1 can black-eyed peas drained
  • 1 can of shoepeg corn white corn
  • 1 jalepeno pepper
  • 1 Vadalia onion chopped
  • 1 small red onion if you can't find a small one, only use 1/2
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 1 orange pepper
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup sugar you can use Splenda for less calories
  • 3/4 cup cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. Start by chopping up all of the peppers, onions, and jalepeno and place in a large bowl.  NOTE: if you're not a fan of jalepeno peppers then cut them up very small.  These must be added to off set the sugary taste.
  2. Add the pinto bean,  black-eyed peas and showpeg corn to you pepper and onion mix.
  3. Now add the oil, black pepper, sugar, and vinegar in a saucepan.  Bring to boil to dissolve the sugar and then let cool.
  4. Mix all the ingredients together and let sit in fridge overnight.
  5. Enjoy!

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