Description
This Texas Caviar is a vibrant, flavorful, and healthy appetizer made with fresh vegetables, beans, and a tangy homemade dressing. It’s perfect for any occasion, from summer parties to casual gatherings, and is packed with nutrients and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
For Texas Caviar:
- Tomatoes – diced Roma tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
- Beans – black-eyed peas and black beans (or pinto beans, cannellini beans, or white beans)
- Corn – fresh sweet corn or thawed frozen corn
- Onion – red onion for a sweet, peppery bite
- Bell Peppers – red and green bell peppers for color and crunch
- Jalapeño – for a spicy kick (optional)
- Cowboy Caviar Dressing – olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the tomatoes, chop the red onion, and bell peppers. Slice the jalapeños (remove seeds for milder spice). Cut the corn off the cob if using fresh corn.
- Prepare the Beans: Drain and rinse the black-eyed peas and black beans thoroughly. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine the Ingredients: Add the prepared vegetables and beans to the large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips or pita chips.
Notes
- Adjust the Spice Level: For spicier dip, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add more chili powder.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, and corn will elevate the flavor of the dish.
- Customize the Beans: Feel free to experiment with other beans like kidney beans or chickpeas for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (chill time 1 hour)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg