Yield: 8 servings
The Best Texas Caviar
Texas Caviar is filled with black eyed peas, black beans, corn, and more colorful vegetables. Spice up this easy, flavorful dip recipe with some fresh jalapeño, and add some avocado for extra flavor!
Ingredients
For the Caviar:
- 1 (15.5 oz) can black eyed peas, drained, rinsed and dried
- 1 (15.5 oz) can black beans, drained, rinsed and dried
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained and dried
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced small
- ½ cup green bell pepper, diced small
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- ½ cup cilantro leaves, chopped lightly
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice, fresh squeezed
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
Want to save this recipe?
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the black eyed peas, black beans, corn, red and green bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Toss to combine and set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl whisk to combine the olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, chili powder, cumin and salt.
- Pour the olive oil mixture over the bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Add avocado, if desired, and serve with crackers or chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 363kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Sodium: 189mg, Potassium: 658mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 694IU, Vitamin C: 29mg, Calcium: 42mg, Iron: 3mg