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Texas Caviar

Texas caviar is a fresh, no-cook mix of beans, corn, avocado, and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty lime dressing. It comes together in about 15 minutes and works as a party dip or an easy potluck side.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, tex-mex
Servings: 10
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

Salad

  • 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can black-eyed peas drained and rinsed
  • 3 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 15 ounce can corn drained
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 ripe avocados diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeds removed, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced about 2 tablespoons juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime zest and juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and stir gently to coat.
  • Fold in the diced avocado just before serving, then serve with tortilla chips for scooping.

Notes

  • Drain and rinse well. Rinse the beans and drain the corn thoroughly so the dip does not turn watery.
  • Add the avocado last. Fold it in right before serving for the freshest look and taste.
  • Chill before serving. Let it rest 30 minutes or more so the flavors have time to meld.
  • Store it airtight. Keep leftovers in the fridge up to 5 days, and give it a stir before serving again.
  • Do not freeze. The fresh vegetables and avocado turn mushy once thawed.
  • Rotel shortcut. Swap the fresh tomatoes for a drained can of Rotel to save on chopping.
  • Adjust the heat. Seeds out for mild, seeds in or a second jalapeño for more kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg

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