Texas Caviar Recipe
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Texas Caviar Recipe
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This Texas Caviar (aka Cowboy Caviar)loaded with black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, peppers, and tangy lime dressing makes the best salad, dip, or side dish. Ready in 30 minutes and can be made ahead.
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Ingredients
For The Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 4 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika sweet or hot
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
For The Caviar Dip:
- 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed*
- 1 15 oz. can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed*
- ½ cup whole corn kernels I used canned corn, but drained it first
- 3 scallions both white and green parts are chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion chopped finely or diced
- 3 small bell peppers chopped (approx. ¼ cup)
- 1 small jalapeño pepper seeded and chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes sliced thinly
- ½ ripe avocado cut into small cubes
- ½ cup fresh cilantro rinsed and chopped
To Serve With (Optional)
- Your favorite hot Sauce
- tortilla chips
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Instructions
- To make the dressing: Whisk together the oil, lime juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, honey and garlic. Set it aside.
- For the Texas Caviar dip (or salad): Place, black beans, black eyed peas, corn kernels, scallions, red onion, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and fresh cilantro in a bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Give it a gentle mix.
- Taste for seasoning and add in if necessary.
- Add in a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce (if using) and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- ¼ cups extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice1 clove of garlic, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oregano¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)½ teaspoon Kosher salt (I use Diamond kosher salt)¼ teaspoon ground black pepperOptional ingredient for this Texas Caviar salsa recipe: 1 teaspoon of sugar (or honey)
- If you want to go with more of the traditional Italian salad dressing route instead of the lime dressing I used, feel free to use my Italian salad dressing below: ¼ cups extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice1 clove of garlic, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oregano¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)½ teaspoon Kosher salt (I use Diamond kosher salt)¼ teaspoon ground black pepperOptional ingredient for this Texas Caviar salsa recipe: 1 teaspoon of sugar (or honey)
- How To Store Leftovers and How Long will they be good for? As long as they are kept in an airtight container in the fridge, the leftovers should keep fresh 2-3 days.
- Can I make it vegan? Yes, you can. Simply use maple syrup instead of honey.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
357mg
(15%)
Potassium
264mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
947IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups (4-5 servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 357mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 947IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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