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!

Nutriscore Rating: 93/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Before serving, give the dip a quick stir and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 6

Serve chilled with tortilla chips, crackers, or use as a topping for tacos or salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	7873.9 grams (7873.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8695

Total Fat 98.10g	126%
Saturated Fat 16.90g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3891mg	169%
Total Carbohydrate 1487.10g	541%
Dietary Fiber 451.30g	1612%
Total Sugars 268.00g
Protein 527.90g	1056%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2033mg	156%
Iron 171mg	951%
Potassium 27679mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.9%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 66.5%