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    Redneck Caviar

    Published: Feb 12, 2025 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Redneck Caviar Dip

    This extremely simple redneck caviar dip comes together in five minutes and is the perfect appetizer to feed a crowd.

    Redneck caviar party dip is a simple rural dish that goes by many other names such as Hillbilly caviar, Texas caviar, Carolina caviar, or southern caviar dip. Whatever you choose to call it, this healthy dip is a delicious uncooked mixture of many different canned vegetables, fresh veggies, and a simple dressing.

    Redneck caviar dip.

    I love this easy side dish because it is as simple as dumping all of the ingredients together and mixing them to combine. Well, not to mention, it is also really good! It is similar to a fresh salsa, like pico de gallo, but loaded with non-traditional salsa ingredients like beans, black-eyed peas, and olives.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    Showing ingredients needed for this redneck caviar recipe.
    • Canned black beans
    • Canned black-eyed peas 
    • Canned corn - Fresh sweet corn can be substituted. It just needs to be cooked and sliced off the cob.
    • Canned Rotel tomatoes with green chilies - Regular canned diced tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, or fresh Roma tomatoes can be substituted.
    • Canned black olives 
    • Red onion - A sweet onion can be substituted, but I think red onions lend more to this flavorful dip.
    • Jalapeno pepper - Omit the jalapeno peppers if you don't want any heat in this dip. A green bell pepper is a good mild substitute.
    • Red bell pepper - Yellow or red bell peppers also work well.
    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Red wine vinegar - Zesty Italian dressing is commonly used to flavor this fresh dip, but I prefer to use red wine vinegar as a dressing. When combined with a little olive oil and lime juice it creates a fresher flavor. Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar would also be a good substitute.
    • Lime juice - You can use fresh lime juice or bottled.
    • Salt - Table salt is ideal, but kosher salt can be substituted.
    • Corn chips for serving such as Frito scoops or standard tortilla chips.
    • Optional additions - Customize the flavor with green onions, garlic, fresh cilantro, or fresh parsley.

    How to make it

    Make redneck caviar with red wine vinegar by stirring the ingredients together.

    Prep the ingredients for this easy redneck caviar recipe by draining the liquid from the cans and dicing the vegetables. Add everything to a large bowl and stir to combine.

    You can mix the red wine vinegar dressing separately in a small bowl if you wish, but there isn't really a benefit to doing so. It is easier to just add the olive oil, vinegar, and lime juice right in with the vegetables and stir everything together.

    Redneck caviar dip with tortilla chips.

    How to store it

    This is a great dip to make in advance. However, you can expect it to continue to expel liquid as it sits, making it a little soupy. This isn't a bad thing though, the liquid is very flavorful. This appetizer should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoyed within 4 days.

    Redneck caviar recipe.

    Redneck Caviar

    This extremely simple redneck caviar dip comes together in minutes and is the perfect appetizer to feed a crowd.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 291kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 15 ounces canned black beans drained
    • 15 ounces canned black-eyed peas drained
    • 15 ounces canned corn drained
    • 20 ounces canned Ro-Tel tomatoes drained
    • 7 ounces canned black olives sliced
    • 1 red onion diced
    • 1 jalapeno pepper diced
    • 1 red bell pepper diced
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons lime juice
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

    Serving

    • Tortilla chips

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a large bowl and stir together with a spatula.
    • Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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    This recipe was originally published on October 13, 2021.

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    1. Jan H

      September 01, 2024 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for a pool party cookout and everyone loved it. I tried to drain all the canned veggies really well, then let it sit before adding the dressing, so I could pour off the liquid that accumulated. Added a little extra lime juice for that extra tang. Eveyone loved it!

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    2. Maria

      February 09, 2024 at 3:39 pm

      What’s the serving size please for how many calories per serving?

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    5 from 2 votes (1 rating without comment)

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