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Texas Caviar Dip Recipe
Texas Caviar, also known as Cowboy Caviar, is a delicious and super simple recipe that is perfect for New Year's Eve or Cinco de Mayo. It is so quick and easy to combine black-eyed peas, black beans, bell peppers, and cilantro with a zesty and flavorful lime vinaigrette.
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 56 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cans black eyed peas about 3 cups
- 1 can black beans about 1 ½ cups
- 1 can corn about 1 ½ cups
- 1 bell pepper red or green, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 2-4 jalapeños seeded and finely diced
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and thoroughly drain the black eyed peas and black beans if using canned.
- In a large bowl mix together the black eyed peas, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeños.
- Add the vinaigrette ingredients to a high speed blender and blend for 5-10 seconds, or until emulsified. Alternatively, a food processor or a bowl with a whisk can be used.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the bean salad and toss until well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Just before serving, add chopped cilantro and toss to combine.
- Serve as a side salad or as a dip with tortilla chips. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Beans: Mix well and drain before adding.
- Prep-Ahead: Make the dried black-eyed peas, dried beans, and fresh corn if using. Mix up the vinaigrette up to 3 days in advance. Keep the veggies and dressing separate in the refrigerator until ready to mix and serve. Or, completely make the dish except for the cilantro up to 24 hours ahead of time.
- Storage: Seal in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-5 days.
- Freezing: It is not recommended to freeze Texas caviar as the texture will change quite a bit after thawing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
56kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
122mg
(5%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
413IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 413IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.