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Bowl of Texas Caviar Dip served with tortilla chips

Texas Caviar Dip

A quick, zesty party dip made with fresh black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, and a tangy dressing—easy and crowd-pleasing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cans (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups cooked) Black beans can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup canned or frozen corn, thawed Fresh corn is preferred if in season.
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped Soak in cold water if raw onion is too sharp.
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (or 1 cup halved grape tomatoes)
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional) Add seeds for more heat.
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Can substitute with parsley if desired.
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (scallions)
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or lime juice for brighter citrus)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (if using vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, and jalapeño, aiming for uniformity in size.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the drained black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and green onions. Toss gently.
Making the Dressing
  1. Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar (or lime juice), lime juice (if using vinegar), honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, or shake in a jar.
Combining
  1. Pour the dressing over the bean and veggie mixture and toss gently until everything is coated.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving; an hour is better. For best flavor, prepare a day in advance.
Serving
  1. Serve the dip in a bowl with tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh veggies.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Stir before serving as it may separate.