Description
A vibrant mix of beans, vegetables, and zesty dressing, perfect for gatherings and healthy snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 15-ounce cans black eyed peas (or 3 cups cooked)
- 1 15-ounce can black beans (or 1 1/2 cups cooked)
- 1 15-ounce can corn (or 1 1/2 cups frozen and thawed)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 green onions
- 1 medium jalapeno, seeded (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Start by draining and rinsing the beans and corn to remove excess sodium.
- Next, dice the bell pepper, chop the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the green onions.
- In a large bowl, combine all the vegetables and beans, then mix with the kosher salt.
- For the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, and cumin in a medium bowl.
- Gradually whisk in the olive oil until blended.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently mix to combine all flavors.
- Serve immediately with chips for dipping, or refrigerate until serving.
- For the best flavor, let it marinate for 30 minutes or longer.
Notes
Allow the Texas Caviar to sit for a bit before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg