Ready for the easiest Cinco de Mayo recipe? This Texas Caviar comes together in a matter of minutes and is full of fresh veggies – peppers, onion, tomatoes – beans, corn, and a tangy dressing!
Today’s post is sponsored by some of our favorite people: Food Should Taste Good. I could (& will) literally eat their chips #allday #everyday.
Texas Caviar?
Say whaaaat?
What is that even?
Texas Caviar is basically a whole bunch of fresh vegetables mixed with black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, cilantro, and some spices.
Sounds simple, but I’m telling you, it’s gonna blow your chip dip loving self outta the water.
Texas Caviar is perfect for the soon approaching Cinco de Mayo.
Which. Let’s take a second and talk about how it’s one of my favorite holidays, because hellooooooo we get to celebrate with chips, salsa, and margaritas. There isn’t a better way to celebrate a holiday if you ask me.
This years Cinco de Mayo festivities will most definitely be FULL of chips and dip and I think this Texas Caviar might just be the star.
It’s fresh, it’s full of flavor, it makes a ton (so perfect for YOUR Cinco de Mayo party), and it’s also perfect for those with food allergies as it’s naturally vegan and gluten free!
Before I start gushing about how obsessed I am with both Food Should Taste Good and this Texas Caviar, I just have to say one thing:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TREVOR! 🎉
Yes. Today is Trevor’s birthday! We don’t have anything too fun planned, because we’re leaving for a trip on Wednesday (more on that later), but you KNOW good food and drinks (and maybe some birthday candy) will be involved. 🙂
Ok.
But really.
I’m obsessed with today’s recipe. It’s literally so easy to make and any day I get to make a recipe that pairs with Food Should Taste Good chips is a good day.
Today’s recipe inspiration definitely came from their chips. As always, their chips are made with real, simple ingredients, so I wanted my recipe to reflect that, and what better way to do that than with a recipe full of fresh, seasonal veggies?!
Let me break it down for you (or better yet, watch the video above to see how darn easy this is 👆):
Step One: Chop veggies.
Dice red onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeno.
Mince garlic and cilantro.
Quarter tomatoes (I used yellow and red cherry tomatoes for more color).
This step taste a liiiiiitle, tiny bit of time, but honestly, just put Netflix on in the background and you’ll be good to go. 😉
Step Two: Stir in other ingredients. 😉
Black beans. Black eyed peas. Corn.
Step Three: Whisk in sauce.
Whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, red wine vinegar, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
Toss everything together and stuff your face with chips and dip.
I mean. Come ON. How easy was that? Who knew something so fancy sounding could be so easy?
That’s why I love this Texas Caviar, because it’s easy.
And because it’s delicious of course.
On a hot afternoon, what better snack than fresh, crunchy bell peppers, black beans and corn, all smothered in a tangy, bright, fresh dressing.
THEN to make it better, you get to eat it with c.h.i.p.s.
Today, I used THREE different kinds: Multigrain (my fave), Blue Corn, and Guacamole (Trevor’s fave). But honestly, you could pretty much pair this with any Food Should Taste Good chips.
Like really.
This Texas Caviar is so easy, so good, so colorful, so crunchy, and SO outta this world delicious.
– Jennifer
What’s your favorite chip/dip combo for Cinco de Mayo? Show me the yummy!
- 1/2 cup red onion
diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper
diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper
diced
- 1/2 - 1 jalapeño peppers
diced, seeded/deveined for a less spicy dip
- 4 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
quartered (I used half red, half yellow tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup Cilantro
minced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans
drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas
drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn
drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
+ more to taste
- Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Cover and store in fridge until ready to serve.
- Serve with chips!
Thanks again to Food Should Taste Good for sponsoring today’s post. We truly are completely obsessed with their chips.
This is one of my favorite healthy recipes of all time Jennifer! Yours looks delicious! The colors are just gorgeous!
Hi Mary Ann! Thank you! With all this gorgeous weather we’ve been having, I’m craving all things fresh and colorful 🙂
My mother used to make this when I was a kid and I always loved it – so full of healthy vegetables and great with chips. I have to be honest, though… her’s never looked this pretty! Thanks for the trip down memory lane, the pretty photos, and Happy Birthday to Trevor.
Thank you so much Kim!! 🙂
I love this stuff! A definite go-to for sure…so good and good for you! Chocked full of colourful and delicious things and makes for the perfect bite! Your recipe sounds delicious….extra spicy for me, please. Happy birthday to Trevor! Have an awesome day 🙂
Thank you so much, Dawn!! It’s perfect for summer! 🙂
Happy birthday to Trevor, and YES…those chips are my FAVE! I bet this dip is so great — I love the sweetness that corn adds to salsa. So much great texture and flavor going on!
Thanks Blair 🙂
My birthday is on Cinco de Mayo so you’ll find me laying out with a margarita and a big bowl of this with some chips. I’ll be a happy camper! 😉
What a perfect birthday!!! Yesss margaritas + chips = best birthday ever 🙂
I’m so addicted to texas caviar- I’ve been known to make and eat an entire recipe solo. I’ll have to try your version next time!! 🙂
Hahaha yesss! A girl after my own heart 🙂
So many pretty colors, texture and delicious flavors going on here. I could eat this stuff with a spoon is so addictive!
It’s perfect with a spoon 😉 Thanks Rahul!
Give me a big bowl of this, a big bowl of chips, and a big bowl of margarita…I’m a happy girl! As a Texan, I am totally on board with this recipe. 😊
Yes. Yes. Yes. All I’m missing is the margarita. 🙂 Thanks Liz!
So pretty and love all the flavours here! I have heard of Texas Caviar, but I have never tried it. Need to change that 🙂
Yes! You need to try it. So easy and colorful! Thanks Jennifer 🙂
This looks amazingly bright and refreshing!
Thank you so much Tandy! 🙂
A wonderful looking veggie bowl! Happy Birthday to Trevor and have fun on your trip!
Thanks Adina! We’re so excited 🙂
I first got introduced to Texas Cavier at Trader Joes, but making it fresh sounds way better. Love the video.
Oh I bet Trader Joes version is ahhhh-mazing. Glad you enjoyed the video… thanks Nicole! 🙂
I was already getting impatient waiting for all the Cinco de Mayo festivities, but now I might just have to celebrate early. This stuff looks to die for!
I am, too, Karly! Cinco de Mayo is my favorite 🙂 Let’s all celebrate early with margs and chips! 😉
Cinco de Mayo is definitely one of my favorite holidays – hello oodles of Mexican food and delicious margaritas FTW! I love texas caviar and yours looks off the hook scrumptious, girlfriend! SO fresh and 100% fabulous. I’ll take a vat. And some of those yummy Food Should Taste Good chips while your at it. 😉 Cheers, Jennifer! <3
Thanks so much Cheyanne!! 🙂
YUM. I love their multigrain chips. Texas Caviar is one of my faves to have in the fridge.
Thanks Nick! Yes. The multigrain chips are the BEST 🙂
This is the best Texas Caviar recipe ever. I’ve made it twice now for pot lucks and everyone just loves it.
Yay!! Thank you so much Mavis!!