Big Texan Texas Caviar

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Brighten up your table with the bold flavors of Big Texan Texas Caviar, a vibrant and refreshing twist on classic Southwestern cuisine. Packed with protein-rich black-eyed peas and black beans, sweet bursts of corn, juicy grape tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this crowd-pleasing dish offers an irresistible mix of textures and colors. A zesty homemade dressing featuring olive oil, lime juice, and a touch of honey ties everything together with a perfect blend of tangy and slightly sweet notes. Complete with diced bell peppers, minced jalapeños, and fresh cilantro, this versatile recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and can be served as a chilled dip with tortilla chips, a taco topper, or a healthy, flavorful side dish. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, and weeknight dinners, Big Texan Texas Caviar is a true celebration of bold, fresh ingredients.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

18 items

• 15 oz Black-eyed peas, canned and drained
• 15 oz Black beans, canned and drained
• 15 oz Sweet corn, canned and drained
• 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large Green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Red onion, finely diced
• 2 small Jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup Grape tomatoes, quartered
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, black beans, and corn. Stir gently to mix.

2. Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, grape tomatoes, and avocado to the bowl. Mix carefully to avoid mashing the avocado.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

4. Pour the dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

5. Refrigerate the Texas Caviar for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

6. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, as a taco topping, or enjoy it as a colorful side dish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (281.9g)

Calories		262
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		11.6 g	15%
	Saturated Fat	1.7 g	8%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		596 mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate		34.7 g	13%
	Dietary Fiber	9.9 g	35%
	Total Sugars	7.9 g
Protein		8.5 g	17%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		53 mg	4%
Iron		2.5 mg	14%
Potassium		680 mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 840 cal (37.9%%)

Protein: 273 cal (12.3%%)

Carbs: 1105 cal (49.8%%)