Texas Caviar (AKA Bean Salsa)

Bean salsa is a fresh, satisfying, unique, and easy appetizer for a summer party or bbq. You can throw this dish together in minutes and it tastes even better if it’s made the night before. Texas caviar isn’t just an app, you can serve it as a side dish or as a topping for lean meats or rice.  So grab a bowl and make a batch; there’ll be plenty so be prepared to share.

• 2 15 oz cans corn
• 15 oz can red kidney beans
• 15 oz can black beans
• 15 oz can pinto beans
• 4 oz can diced green chilies
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno, diced (can be omitted)
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup white sugar (or agave syrup)
• 1 Tbl Worcestershire (vegan options available)

Drain and rinse beans and corn in a colander. Mix in celery, jalapeno, onion, pepper, garlic. In a separate, large, bowl mix together the vinegar, sugar, and Worcestershire. Whisk well.  Add in bean mixture and mix.

This is best when it has been allowed to sit in a covered bowl in the refrigerator overnight.

Nutrient information provided using Lose It! App

Texas Caviar (AKA Bean Salsa)

Servings 12 |  172 Calories per Serving

35.7g carbs; 8.2g protein; 0mg cholesterol; 1.1g fat; 7.2g fiber; 413mg sodium; 11.2g sugar

*Less sodium if canned beans and corn are reduced/no added sodium. The nutrition information uses standard cans.