Texas Caviar Dip
Bursting with bold Southwestern flavors, Texas Caviar Dip is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines colorful, nutrient-packed ingredients with a zesty homemade dressing. This refreshing no-cook appetizer features black-eyed peas, black beans, sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic cilantro, all tied together with a tangy blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lime juice, and a hint of honey. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, cumin, and a touch of jalapeño for a subtle kick, this dip is a vibrant choice for parties, game days, or summer barbecues. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe makes a chilled, healthy snack that pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, crackers, or even as a topping for tacos or salads. Make ahead for a burst of flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz can (drained and rinsed) black-eyed peas
- 15 oz can (drained and rinsed) black beans
- 1.5 cups (frozen or canned, if canned drain) corn kernels
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 1 medium (diced) green bell pepper
- 1 medium (finely diced) red onion
- 1 cup (quartered) cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup (chopped) cilantro
- 1 medium (deseeded and minced) jalapeño
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, black beans, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, finely diced red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and minced jalapeño.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the dip a quick stir and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips, crackers, or use as a topping for tacos or salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.1 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3891 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1487.1 g | 541% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 451.3 g | 1612% | |
| Total Sugars | 268.0 g | ||
| Protein | 527.9 g | 1056% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2033 mg | 156% | |
| Iron | 171.2 mg | 951% | |
| Potassium | 27679 mg | 589% | |
*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.
