Description
Pioneer Woman’s texas caviar blends black-eyed peas, corn, and peppers in a zesty marinade. Crisp vegetables and tangy dressing make this southwestern salad perfect for summer gatherings and potluck celebrations you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15-oz (425 g) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-oz (425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups Roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp seasoned salt
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine black-eyed peas, black beans, Roma tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro leaves in a large mixing bowl, creating a colorful and textured base for the Texas Caviar.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, ground cumin, and black pepper until the mixture transforms into a harmonious and glossy vinaigrette.
- Flavor Melding: Pour the vibrant dressing over the vegetable and legume mixture, gently folding to ensure each ingredient is thoroughly coated and the flavors begin to intermingle.
- Marination: Let the Texas Caviar rest at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, allowing the ingredients to develop a complex and robust flavor profile that will tantalize taste buds.
- Serving: Transfer the marinated mixture to a serving platter, accompanied by crisp tortilla chips, ready to be enjoyed as a zesty appetizer or refreshing side dish that captures the essence of Texas cuisine.
Notes
- Marinate Masterfully: Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes to allow flavors to fully develop and blend, creating a more complex and delicious taste profile.
- Chop with Precision: Cut vegetables into uniform, small pieces to ensure even distribution of ingredients and a consistent texture in every bite.
- Adjust Heat Level: Control the spiciness by carefully removing jalapeño seeds or adding more/less depending on your preferred heat tolerance.
- Serve Fresh and Cold: Refrigerate for up to 3 days, but serve chilled or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture, pairing perfectly with crispy tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg