Original Texas Caviar Recipe – Quick & Easy Recipe
A zesty and flavorful Texas Caviar recipe that combines black-eyed peas, sweet corn, bell peppers, onion, and cilantro, dressed in a tangy olive oil and apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Texan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 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
For the Dressing:
- 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
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Rinse and drain the black-eyed peas and corn if using canned varieties.
- Mix the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, onion, and jalapeño. Toss gently to mix well.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mix, ensuring even coating. Chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Texas Caviar, Black-Eyed Peas, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian
