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

Texas Caviar dip a flavorful dip with black eyed peas as it's base. It's loaded with fresh veggies and toss with a zesty vinaigrette .

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Prep Time 15 mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American/Southern

Servings 8

Calories

Ingredients

  

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• 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.

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Notes

For an extra kick you can use black eyed peas with Jalapenos 

This holds up well in the fridge for about 4 to 5 days. .

This is also great with Frito scoops or even your favorite crackers. 

My Tex Mex Layered dip is the perfect compliment to the dip

This is also great served over fish or chicken 

Keyword black eyed peas, Cowboy caviar, texas caviar

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