Nutrition Facts for Texas cowboy caviar

Texas Cowboy Caviar

Bursting with color and fresh flavor, Texas Cowboy Caviar is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. This vibrant, no-cook dip is a hearty medley of black-eyed peas, black beans, sweet corn, and a rainbow of diced vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing. Sweet honey and tangy white vinegar add just the right balance to the bold, Southwestern-inspired flavors. Perfect as a dip with crunchy tortilla chips or as a refreshing side salad, this recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and is packed with protein and fiber. Make-ahead-friendly and customizable with your favorite veggies, Texas Cowboy Caviar is a must-try for anyone who loves easy-to-make dishes with big, bold flavors. Keywords: Texas Cowboy Caviar, easy dip recipe, Southwestern-inspired salad, black-eyed peas recipe, party appetizer, quick side dish, healthy snack ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100
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Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:0 mins
Total Time:20 mins
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 15 oz black-eyed peas (canned, drained, rinsed)
  • 15 oz black beans (canned, drained, rinsed)
  • 15 oz sweet corn (canned, drained, rinsed)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 medium red onion (diced)
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper (diced, seeds removed for less heat)
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes (diced)
  • 0.5 cup cilantro (fresh, finely chopped)
  • 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, black beans, and sweet corn.

Step 2

Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, Roma tomatoes, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, white vinegar, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 5

Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Give the mix a final stir before serving and transfer to a serving dish.

Step 8

Serve as a dip with tortilla chips or as a side salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 2366 grams (2366.0g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 1861
Total Fat 67.40g 86%
Saturated Fat 9.90g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 4963mg 216%
Total Carbohydrate 271.90g 99%
Dietary Fiber 65.50g 234%
Total Sugars 78.80g
Protein 67.00g 134%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Calcium 441mg 34%
Iron 21mg 115%
Potassium 4717mg 100%
*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: 30.9%
Protein: 13.7%
Carbs: 55.4%