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Texas Caviar

Texas Caviar

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Filled with protein (from beans) and a flavorful dressing, Texas Caviar makes a great party food, and makes enough for a large party!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Stand Time: 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 94.2 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, see Notes
  • 2 limes, 1 ½ limes juiced, reserve half lime for squeezing before serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced, pushed through a garlic press, or grated on a zester/Microplane (not from a jar), approx. 1 teaspoon
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper, or to taste

Caviar:

  • 2 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can red beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 11-ounce can white shoepeg corn, drained well, see Notes
  • 3 cups (16 ounces) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved, or Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped

  • 1 orange (or yellow) bell pepper, seeded and small dice
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and small dice
  • 1/2 cup red onion, (or white), small dice
  • 1 - 2 fresh jalapenos, or serranos, seeded and diced, optional
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves, chopped
  • 3 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped, optional
  • 1 - 2 avocados, diced, add just before serving, optional

Serving suggestions:

  • Tortilla chips
  • Pita chips
  • Corn chips (Fritos Scoops)
  • Bell pepper strips
  • Cucumber slices

Instructions
 

  • In a 2-cup measuring cup or medium bowl, combine the Dressing ingredients very well. Taste and adjust seasonings. Set it aside to allow the flavors to marry while you prepare the Caviar.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the Caviar ingredients, except the diced avocado, if using. Add the avocado just before serving to keep it from oxidizing.
  • Drizzle the Dressing over the Caviar and toss well.
  • If time allows, let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Before serving, add diced avocado if using and squeeze the remaining half lime over the top. Gently toss well, then serve with chips,etc. Or, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Be sure to gently stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Texas Caviar
Amount per Serving
Calories
94.2
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3.5
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.51
g
3
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.37
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2.23
g
Sodium
 
168.84
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
183.3
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
11.07
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3.43
g
14
%
Sugar
 
1.66
g
2
%
Protein
 
4.13
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
126.67
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
15.06
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
21.31
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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