Texas Caviar with Avocado - A Fresh and Zesty Dip

Enjoy a fresh and zesty dip with this Texas Caviar recipe featuring creamy avocados. Made with a combination of black-eyed peas, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this dish is perfect for parties, picnics, or as a light appetizer. The addition of avocado adds a smooth and buttery texture, elevating the flavors even more. Simple to prepare and full of nutritious ingredients, Texas Caviar with Avocado is a crowd-pleasing recipe that will become a favorite in no time.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and jalapeno.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the black-eyed pea mixture and toss to coat.
4. Gently fold in the diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve Texas Caviar with Avocado with tortilla chips for dipping.

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