Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar)
Bright, bold, and packed with flavor, Texas Caviar is a Southern favorite made from black-eyed peas, crisp bell peppers, sweet corn, and tangy vinaigrette—perfect as a dip, salad, or side for any festive gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 can black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can sweet corn drained
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and cumin until fully emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld. Stir again before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips, or as a topping for grilled meats or greens.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSodium: 410mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5g
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