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Texas Caviar Recipe

Texas Caviar. Fresh, zesty, and flavorful, this dish is loaded with black eyed peas, black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper and avocado all drizzled in a cilantro lime dressing. This easy to make recipe can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or salad!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 .5 ounce can black eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 1 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 .25 ounce can corn drained
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • 2 Serrano peppers diced
  • 1 avocado diced
Dressing
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp lime juice fresh squeezed
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

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  1. In a medium size mixing bowl add the black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and diced serrano peppers. Stir to combine.
  2. In a jar add the ingredients for the dressing, shake to combine. 
  3. Pour the dressing over the black-eyed peas mixture. Stir to combine. 
  4. Add in the diced avocado.
  5. Cover and store in the refrigerator. Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  6. Serve with tortilla chips. 

Notes

  • Storage and Make Ahead:
  • If storing the dip overnight, leave the avocado out and add in the day of serving. 
  • Store in covered container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 345kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 18g (28%) Fiber 11g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 345kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 18g 28%
Fiber 11g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.