Texas Caviar is a fun dip with black eyed peas as its base and corn to add a touch of sweetness. All of the veggies not only add flavor it adds a certain freshness. The cilantro and spices give this a wonderful Tex-Mex feel .All this is tossed with a homemade vinaigrette to make a zesty dip to serve with Tortilla chips. The first time I had this yummy concoction was in the 1990’s when my Aunt brought it to one of our engagement parties. In my normal family fashion she made a GIANT bowl of this so we had leftovers. My soon to be husband fell in love with this and it has became a staple at my house for over twenty years . It can be found at our New Year’s Eve parties on to our summer cookouts , it is great for any occasion. It was years later I found out this is also called Cowboy Caviar. No mater what you call it , it is delicious . A great compliment to this dip is my Tex-Mex Layered Dip , both are always party favorites.
Let’s Make Texas Caviar !
This is a simple recipe and you only need a few items other than the Ingredients
- Chef’s knife-This is my favorite and I use it daily
- cutting board
- whisk
- mixing bowls– I love these pyrex bowls and the lids , you can store things in the same bowl you mix in.
Drain and rinse the black eyed peas, corn and black beans then toss them together in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the onion , bell pepper , jalapeno and cilantro , add the to the mixing bowl and toss together
In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the vinegar , olive oil , lime juice , honey and spices. This spices help give that Tex Mex feel.
Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss well.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips. Or cover , chill and let marinate for a few hours. It’s even better after it sits up in the fridge for a few hours. This recipe does well stored in the fridge for 4-5 days.
This is great served with tortilla chips, Frito Scoops, or even your favorite. White this is typically served as a dip is it also great over your favorite fish , chicken or even salad topper.
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Texas Caviar
Ingredients
- 2 cans black eyed peas drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn drained
- 3/4 cup red onion diced
- 3/4 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 Jalapeno seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup Cilantro -Minced More or less to taste
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Apple Cider vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the black eyed peas, corn and black beans then toss them together in a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the onion , bell pepper , jalapeno and cilantro , add the to the mixing bowl and toss together .
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the vinegar , olive oil , lime juice , honey and spices.
- Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss well.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips. Or cover , chill and let marinate for a few hours. It's even better after it sits up in the fridge for a few hours.
- This is also great served over your favorite fish , chicken or salad.