Texas Caviar Recipe
Texas Caviar is a vibrant, tangy dip made with black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for parties, barbecues, or a healthy snack!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork (for the dressing)
- Spoon or spatula (for stirring)
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 ounces black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed (or use fresh corn kernels)
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 small red onion finely diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeds removed and finely chopped (optional, for heat)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables and Beans
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, corn, red and green bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro.
- Make the Dressing
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well combined and smooth.
- Combine and Toss
- Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together gently until evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The dish can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Serve
- Serve the Texas Caviar as a dip with tortilla chips, pita chips, or vegetable sticks. It also makes a great topping for grilled chicken, fish tacos, or salads.