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Hey Foodies,
Ready to make my tasty cowboy caviar with Italian dressing? You’ll love how it’s made with simple pantry ingredients. And during grilling season, you can make this dish with grilled summer corn instead of canned.
Make the dressing ahead and keep it in your fridge and this easy Texas caviar recipe will come together in mere minutes!
And here are a few simple Tips & Tricks to help you make the best cowboy caviar recipe ever.
How to make this easy cowboy caviar recipe – Best Tips & Tricks
1. Which ingredients can be changed in this easy Texas caviar recipe
This dish is so versatile! It’s so easy to change up the ingredients and here is how.
What if I don’t have black beans in my pantry?
That’s an easy one!
The vegan texas caviar salad is usually made with black-eyed peas, but you can really use any kind of beans. I also like to use red kidney beans or even chickpeas.
Not sure what kind of beans to try? Get a can of mixed beans and discover your favorites.
What about different kinds of tomatoes?
Again, the choice is up to you!
There is no wrong answer when it comes to delicious tomatoes. You can try this easy cowboy caviar with Roma tomatoes, which will blend beautifully with the Italian dressing.
I prefer small cherry tomatoes. They are just so easy to slice in half, keeping their own pretty little shape. And they are just a tiny bit sweeter!
Can I substitute the cilantro?
Sure! You can substitute it with fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or oregano. I am partial to cilantro though, as it really bumps up the taste of this easy Texas caviar salad with a cool freshness.
Can I add honey instead of maple syrup?
Yup, but it will no longer be considered vegan.
Why does the recipe call for extra-virgin olive oil?
Good question! When making a salad dressing always use extra virgin olive oil. The flavor really matters here as it’s the base for everything.
Extra-virgin olive oil has a superior flavor to regular olive oil, which should only be used when cooking. It really does make all the difference in this Texas caviar with Italian dressing.
2. What to serve with this cowboy caviar with Italian dressing
I love to serve this as an appetizer or a snack along with crispy, organic corn tortillas for a bit of bite and texture. And blue corn chips have such a lovely color!
If you’re throwing a party, just place a big bowl of this vegan texas caviar salad with organic corn tortillas in the center of the table and everybody will thank you for it. Trust me, they won’t even need a second course.
This easy cowboy caviar recipe makes the perfect side dish for grilled chicken, steak, or fish, along with a leafy green salad.
For a Mexican flare, you can even serve it with tequila-infused shrimp, wrapped in a warm, corn taco.
By the way, check out this vegan taco recipe.
So many ways to use my easy texas caviar recipe, right?
3. What’s the best dressing for vegan texas caviar salad
This Italian dressing is a top favorite in our home. I make up a double batch every week and keep it in the fridge. It’s so simple! Just add together all the ingredients in a jar, then shake to emulsify.
Another dressing you might consider is the one I used in my healthy tuna pasta salad recipe. This is so versatile that you can use it with any salad.
A classic dressing you can also use is aged balsamic vinegar, whisked together with a good quality extra-virgin olive oil. Simple, yet super delish.
Or you could try the salad dressing from my chimichurri chicken salad. This one’s loaded with flavors.
Now you are ready to create the Texas caviar with Italian dressing!
That’s all for today Foodies! I hope you enjoy my Texas caviar with Italian dressing. It is sure to become a family favorite!
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