Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar)
This Texas Caviar (a.k.a. Cowboy Caviar) is loaded with black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapeno, avocado, and more. We put a twist on it by adding cooked shrimp! Toss it with a tangy lime dressing for a healthy and easy dip, salad, or side dish that everyone will love. You can make it in advance in just 30 minutes!
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 21 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 15 oz cans black eye peas (drained and rinsed (800 grams))
- 1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed (400 grams))
- 1 15 oz can yellow corn (drained and rinsed (400 grams))
- 1/2 red onion (chopped)
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 jalapeno (chopped)
- 2 bell peppers (chopped (any color of choice))
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 8 oz cooked large shrimp (cleaned and tail-off (optional) or 227 grams )
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (or more if desired)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp honey (or sugar)
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
- corn tortilla chips (to serve with)
Instructions
- 1
For the dip/salad: In a large mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients for the Texas caviar dip, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Chill the avocado (whole and unpeeled) for at least one hour. Take off the pit and slice to add to the salad right before serving to prevent turning brown!
- 2
If you want, add cooked shrimp. Or heat a dash of oil in a no-stick skillet over medium heat, season the shrimp with salt and pepper, and sauté until just becomes pinkish. Let it cool before adding to the salad!
- 3
For the cowboy caviar dressing: In another bowl or Mason jar, whisk in/shake well all the ingredients for the dressing. Refrigerate covered.
- 4
Right before serving or about 30 minutes prior, pour the dressing over the Texas caviar and toss until combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- 5
Serve with corn tortilla chips as a dip or by itself as a salad or side dish for meats.