Description
Texas Caviar is a vibrant, protein-packed salad or dip made with beans, corn, peppers, and a zesty dressing. Perfect as a party appetizer or healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (canned, fresh, or thawed frozen)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional Add-ins:
- 1 avocado, diced (add before serving)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced mango or pineapple
- Feta cheese or queso fresco, crumbled
- Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp sugar (or honey)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 tsp ground cumin or chili powder
Instructions
- Prep: Drain and rinse beans and corn. Dice all vegetables evenly.
- Make Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a bowl or shake in a jar.
- Mix: Combine beans, corn, veggies, and cilantro in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve: Enjoy as a dip with tortilla chips or as a colorful side dish.
Notes
Best served chilled. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Great for potlucks, meal prep, or game day snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg