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Bowl of Texas Caviar black eyed pea dip served with lime garnish.
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Texas Caviar Recipe

Texas Caviar. Fresh, zesty, and flavorful, this dish is loaded with black eyed peas, black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper and avocado all drizzled in a cilantro lime dressing. This easy to make recipe can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or salad!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Servings: 8
Author: Serene

Ingredients

  • 1 15.5 ounce can black eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 15.25 ounce can corn drained
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • 2 serrano peppers diced
  • 1 avocado diced

Dressing

  • ½ cup extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup white Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp lime Juice fresh squeezed
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp Honey

Instructions

  • In a medium size mixing bowl add the black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and diced serrano peppers. Stir to combine.
  • In a jar add the ingredients for the dressing, shake to combine. 
  • Pour the dressing over the black-eyed peas mixture. Stir to combine. 
  • Add in the diced avocado.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator. Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Serve with tortilla chips. 

Notes

Storage and Make Ahead:
  • If storing the dip overnight, leave the avocado out and add in the day of serving. 
  • Store in covered container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 11g