Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Original Texas Caviar Recipe – Quick & Easy, a delightful dish perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or simple snacking at home. This colorful bean dip is packed with fresh vegetables and legumes, making it both nutritious and satisfying. With its zesty dressing, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. You’ll love its versatility—enjoy it as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for grilled meats, or even as a refreshing salad. Prepare this dish in just 15 minutes, and let it chill to enhance the flavors before serving.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups black-eyed peas (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely diced (optional for spice)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain black-eyed peas and corn if using canned options.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black-eyed peas, corn, diced bell peppers, red onion, and jalapeño. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture; toss until well coated. Cover or transfer to an airtight container.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg