4.8 from 36 votes
Healthy Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar)
This easy Texas Caviar is great made ahead for picnics, potlucks, parties, or simply snacking at home. Made with no oil or refined sugar!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10 small side servings
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 30 oz. canned black eyed peas (two 15 oz. cans)
- 15 oz. can black beans
- 1 cup sweet corn, cooked (either canned, cooked fresh, or thawed frozen corn)
- 1 bell pepper (I use 1/2 green, 1/2 red)
- 1/2 small red onion
- Optional additions: tomato, green onion, fresh parsley/cilantro, avocado, jalapeno, etc.
For the lemon-vinegar dressing:
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar* (or less)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon, or more to taste)
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Make the dressing: in small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
- Rinse and drain beans. Dice bell pepper and finely dice onion.
- In a large bowl, add beans, bell pepper, onion, and corn. Add dressing and toss well to combine. Add more salt or lemon juice if desired.
- Can serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for at least two hours. (It tastes best after flavors blend.) Re-stir before serving as some dressing will settle on the bottom.
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Notes
- *Vinegar: Or substitute apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar.
- Onions: Substitute green onions for the red onions for milder flavor.
- Make ahead: This is a great dish to prepare in advance as the flavors enhance as it chills.
- Recipe adapted from Whole Foods.
Nutrition Information
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Potassium
443mg
(13%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
431IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10small side servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 431IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.