Description
Cowboy Caviar Best Texas Caviar Recipe is a vibrant, colorful dip packed with fresh Roma tomatoes, black-eyed peas, black beans, sweet corn, bell peppers, and zesty jalapeno, all tossed in a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for parties, picnics, or as a standalone salad, this nutrient-rich, protein-packed dish delivers a delicious southwestern flair and irresistible crunch, paired excellently with chips or as a topping for tacos.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 pound Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups sweet corn, frozen and thawed
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the Roma tomatoes, black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, red onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro or parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to combine.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
- Serve with chips or use as a flavorful topping.
Notes
Substitute black beans or black-eyed peas with white or pinto beans for variety. Use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey for a vegan option. Prep the salad ahead and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days to enhance flavors. If the salad releases too much liquid, drain excess before serving. Chilling is crucial for melding flavors—avoid serving immediately. If using canned vegetables, rinse them well to reduce sodium.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Best Texas Caviar Recipe