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

5 from 2 votes
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10 cups mexican caviar
Course: Appetizer, condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Video Notes

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

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl combine all the dressing ingredients.
  2. Then, add the rest of the Mexican caviar ingredients and mix everything until well combined and the dressing has coated everything.
  3. 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.