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mexican caviar in a large bowl with a tortilla chip dipped inside

Mexican Caviar

Kyrie | Healthfully Rooted Home
Using just pantry staples and fresh ingredients Mexican caviar is an easy appetizer that can be thrown together in minutes. Use it as a delicious dip for chips, taco bowl topping, or quesadilla filler.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10 cups mexican caviar
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients

Mexican Caviar Ingredients

  • 1 lb Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 15 oz canned black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 11 oz canned sweet corn drained
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2-4 tbs pickled jalapenos optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl combine all the dressing ingredients.
  • Then, add the rest of the Mexican caviar ingredients and mix everything until well combined and the dressing has coated everything.
  • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour for the flavors to marinate.

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Notes

Mexican Caviar Storage

Store Mexican caviar in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

In a Pinch Ideas

  • Don't have canned beans? - You can use cooked dry beans instead so you don't have to run to the store. Simply replace each can of beans with 1 1/2 cups cooked beans.
  • Make-ahead - Make Mexican caviar ahead of time and serve it throughout the week, or as an appetizer for a group.
  • Use store-bought dressing - If you're truly in a pinch and want to make this recipe, simply use Italian dressing instead of the homemade dressing.

Mexican Caviar Tips

  • Let it marinate - Mix up the Mexican caviar dip ahead of time so the flavors can marinate before serving.
  • Drain and rinse the beans well - doing this will ensure all the juices are only coming from the lime and dressing you made.
  • Small diced veggies - be sure to dice the veggies small so this can be used as a dip for chips.
 
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