This Texas caviar recipe is a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or party. Packed with black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, and a zesty dressing, this dish is both flavorful and healthy. Serve it with tortilla chips or as a side dish with grilled meats for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
 
- 1 can corn, drained
 
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
 
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
 
- 1 small red onion, diced
 
- 2 tomatoes, diced
 
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
 
- 1/4 cup olive oil
 
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
 
- 1 clove garlic, minced
 
- 1 tsp sugar
 
- Salt and pepper to taste
 
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.
 
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper.
 
- Pour dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
 
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
 
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a side dish with grilled meats.
 
Interesting Facts
Texas caviar is also known as cowboy caviar, southwest caviar, or simply black-eyed pea salad.
This dish is a traditional Southern favorite and often served at New Year's Day gatherings for good luck and prosperity in the coming year.