Texas Caviar Dip (Easy Cowboy Caviar)
This Texas caviar dip is fresh, colorful, and packed with beans, veggies, and zesty lime flavor. A healthy, easy appetizer that’s naturally vegan and perfect for parties.
Servings 6
Calories 83kcal
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed
- 1/2 English cucumber peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the black beans, black eyed peas, corn, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño (if using), tomatoes, green onions, and garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in the chopped cilantro.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
- Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- This dip tastes even better after chilling, do not skip the resting time.
- You can make it up to 24 hours in advance.
- Add diced avocado right before serving for extra creaminess.
- For more heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add hot sauce.
- Serve with tortilla chips, over grilled chicken, fish, or tacos.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
