This Texas Caviar II recipe is a perfect blend of fresh ingredients like black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, and tomatoes, with a tangy dressing made of vinegar, olive oil, and spices. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a dip, salad, or side dish at your next barbecue or potluck.
Ingredients
- 1 can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn kernels, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine black-eyed peas, corn, bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips or as a side dish with grilled meat or fish.