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Easy Recipe: Discover How To Make Texas Caviar Today!

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Texas Caviar is a zesty, fresh, and colorful bean salad that combines black-eyed peas, corn, and a variety of vegetables, dressed in a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect as a dip or a side dish!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well blended.
  3. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips or as a side dish.

Notes

  • You can add avocado for creaminess or substitute black-eyed peas with any other beans like kidney beans or pinto beans.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
  • This dish can be made a day ahead of time for better flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg