Easy Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar) Recipe
Texas Caviar, also known as Cowboy Caviar, is a delicious dip or side dish packed with a tangy dressing. This easy recipe is a great way to enjoy a mix of black beans, black-eyed peas and fresh vegetables. Originally created by Helen Corbitt at the Driskill Hotel, this healthy and vegetarian Texas Caviar recipe has become a favorite at family gatherings, potlucks and cookouts across Texas.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Beans
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 3 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper stemmed, seeded and minced
- ½ cup green onions sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 15 oz cans black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can corn whole kernel, drained and rinsed
Homemade Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- lime juice juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine red onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, green onions, fresh cilantro and garlic.
- Drain and rinse the canned beans and canned corn. Add them to the large bowl with the chopped fresh ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lime juice, kosher salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Cover with an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour. For the best results, refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 203mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 608IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 3mg
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